LP5951 Micropower, 150mA Low-Dropout CMOS Voltage Regulator General Description Features The LP5951 regulator is designed to meet the requirements of portable, battery-powered systems providing a regulated output voltage and low quiescent current. When switched to shutdown mode via a logic signal at the Enable pin, the power consumption is reduced to virtually zero. The LP5951 is designed to be stable with small 1µF/1.5µF ceramic capacitors. The LP5951 also features internal protection against shortcircuit currents and over-temperature conditions. n n n n n n n n n n n n n Performance is specified for a -40˚C to 125˚C temperature range. The device is currently available in SOT23-5 package and will be available in SC70-5 package soon. The device is available in fixed output voltages in the range of 1.3V to 3.3V. For availability, please contact your local NSC sales office. Excellent line transient response: ± 2mV typ. Excellent PSRR: -60dB at 1kHz typ. Low quiescent current of 29µA typ. 1.8 to 5.5V input voltage range Small SOT23-5 package Fast turn-on time of 30µs typ. Typ. < 1nA quiescent current in shutdown Guaranteed 150mA output current Output voltage range: 1.3V to 3.3V Logic controlled enable 0.4V/0.9V Good load transient response of 50mVpp typ. Thermal-overload and short-circuit protection -40˚C to +125˚C junction temperature range Applications n General purpose Typical Application Circuit 20136201 © 2006 National Semiconductor Corporation DS201362 www.national.com LP5951 Micropower, 150mA Low-Dropout CMOS Voltage Regulator June 2006 LP5951 Connection Diagram 5-Lead Small Outline Package SOT23-5 (MF) 20136202 Top View See NS Package Number MF05A Pin Descriptions Pin Number Pin Name Description 1 VIN Input Voltage. Input range: 1.8V to 5.5V 2 GND Ground 3 EN Enable pin logic input: Low = shutdown, High = normal operation. This pin should not be left floating. 4 NC No internal connection 5 VOUT Regulated output voltage Order Information For 5-Lead Small Outline Package SOT23-5 (MF) Output Voltage (V) 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.3 LP5951 Supplied as 1000 Units, Tape and Reel LP5951 Supplied as 3000 Units, Tape and Reel LP5951MF-1.3 LP5951MFX-1.3 LKRB LP5951MF-1.3 LP5951MFX-1.3 NOPB LKRB LP5951MF-1.5 LP5951MFX-1.5 LKAB LP5951MF-1.5 LP5951MFX-1.5 NOPB LKAB LP5951MF-1.8 LP5951MFX-1.8 LKBB LP5951MF-1.8 LP5951MFX-1.8 NOPB LKBB LP5951MF-2.0 LP5951MFX-2.0 LKCB LP5951MF-2.0 LP5951MFX-2.0 NOPB LKCB LP5951MF-2.5 LP5951MFX-2.5 LKEB LP5951MF-2.5 LP5951MFX-2.5 NOPB LKEB LP5951MF-2.8 LP5951MFX-2.8 LKFB LP5951MF-2.8 LP5951MFX-2.8 NOPB LKFB LP5951MF-3.0 LP5951MFX-3.0 LKGB LP5951MF-3.0 LP5951MFX-3.0 NOPB LKGB LP5951MF-3.3 LP5951MFX-3.3 LKHB LP5951MF-3.3 LP5951MFX-3.3 NOPB LKHB Flow Package Marking Note: The package marking on the backside of the component designates the date code and a NSC internal code for die traceability. It will vary considerably. SOT23-5: ZWTT with: Z: 1 Digit Assembly Plant Code, www.national.com W: 1 Digit Date Code, TT: 2 Digit Dierun Code 2 Operating Ratings (Notes 2, (Notes 1, 2) 1) Input Voltage Range (VIN) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. VEN Input Voltage 0 to (VIN + 0.3V) Junction Temperature (TJ) Range -40˚C to + 125˚C Ambient Temperature (TA) Range (Note 5) VIN pin: Voltage to GND -0.3V to 6.5V EN pin: Voltage to GND -0.3V to (VIN+0.3V) with 5.5V max Continuous Power Dissipation(Note 3) Thermal Properties Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θJA), (Note 6) Internally Limited Junction Temperature (TJ-MAX ) Storage Temperature Range 1.8V to 5.5V SOT23-5 Package: 150˚C 220˚C/W -65˚C to + 150˚C Package Peak Reflow Temperature (10-20 sec.) 240˚C Package Peak Reflow Temperature (Pb-free, 10-20 sec.) 260˚C ESD Rating(Note 4) Human Body Model: 2.0kV Machine Model 200V ESD Caution Notice National Semiconductor recommends that all integrated circuits be handled with appropriate precautions. Failure to observe proper ESD handling techniques can result in damage. Electrical Characteristics(Notes 2, 7) Typical values and limits appearing in standard typeface are for TA = 25˚C. Limits appearing in boldface type apply over the full operating temperature range: -40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C. Unless otherwise noted, VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V, CIN = 1µF, COUT = 1µF, VEN = 0.9V. Limit Symbol Parameter Condition Typ Min Max Units Input Voltage VIN ≥ VOUT(NOM) + VDO 1.8 5.5 V Output Voltage Tolerance IOUT = 1mA -30˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C -2.0 -3.5 2.0 3.5 % % ∆VOUT Line Regulation Error VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V to 5.5V IOUT = 1mA Load Regulation Error IOUT = 1mA to 150mA VDO Output Voltage Dropout IOUT = 150mA (Note 10) VOUT ≥ 2.5V VOUT < 2.5V VIN 0.1 %/V -0.01 %/mA 200 250 350 mV mV 29 33 0.005 55 70 1 µA µA µA IQ Quiescent Current VEN = 0.9V, ILOAD = 0 VEN = 0.9V, ILOAD = 150mA VEN = 0V ISC Output Current (short circuit) VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V 400 PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio Sine modulated VIN f = 100Hz f = 1kHz f = 10kHz 60 60 50 dB dB dB EN Output Noise BW = 10Hz - 100kHz 125 µVRMS TSD Thermal Shutdown 160 ˚C Temperature Hysteresis 20 ˚C 3 150 mA www.national.com LP5951 Absolute Maximum Ratings LP5951 Electrical Characteristics(Notes 2, 7) (Continued) Enable Control Characteristics Limit Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical IEN Maximum Input Current 0V ≤ VEN ≤ VIN, VIN = 5.5V at VEN Input VIL Low Input Threshold (shutdown) VIN = 1.8..5.5V VIH High Input Threshold (enable) VIN = 1.8..5.5V Min Max Units -1 1 µA 0.4 V 0.9 V Transient Characteristics Limit Symbol Parameter Conditions Typical Min Max Units ∆VOUT Dynamic Line Transient VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V to VOUT(NOM) + 1V + 0.6V in 30µs, no load ±2 mV ∆VOUT Dynamic Load Transient IOUT IOUT IOUT IOUT -30 20 -50 40 mV mV mV mV ∆VOUT Overshoot on Startup Nominal conditions 10 mV TON Turn on time IOUT = 1mA 30 µs = = = = 0mA to 150mA 150mA to 0mA 1mA to 150mA 150mA to 1mA in in in in 10µs 10µs 1µs 1µs Output Capacitor, Recommended Specification Limit(Note 8) Symbol COUT Parameter Output Capacitance Conditions Value Capacitance (Note 9) IOUT = 150mA, VIN = 5.0V VOUT < 2.8V VOUT ≥ 2.8V ESR 1.0 1.5 Min Max Units 0.7 1.1 47 47 µF µF 0.003 0.300 Ω Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the component may occur. Operating Ratings are conditions under which operation of the device is guaranteed. Operating Ratings do not imply guaranteed performance limits. For guaranteed performance limits and associated test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics tables. Note 2: All voltages are with respect to the potential at the GND pin. Note 3: Internal thermal shutdown circuitry protects the device from permanent damage. Thermal shutdown engages at TJ = 160˚C (typ.) and disengages at TJ = 140˚C (typ.). Note 4: The Human body model is a 100pF capacitor discharged through a 1.5kΩ resistor into each pin. The machine model is a 200pF capacitor discharged directly into each pin. (MIL-STD-883 3015.7) Note 5: In applications where high power dissipation and/or poor package thermal resistance is present, the maximum ambient temperature may have to be derated. Maximum ambient temperature (TA-MAX) is dependent on the maximum operating junction temperature (TJ-MAX-OP = 125˚C), the maximum power dissipation of the device in the application (PD-MAX), and the junction-to ambient thermal resistance of the part/package in the application (θJA), as given by the following equation: TA-MAX = TJ-MAX-OP – (θJA x PD-MAX). Note 6: Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is highly application and board-layout dependent. In applications where high maximum power dissipation exists, special attention must be paid to thermal dissipation issues in board design. Note 7: Min and Max limits are guaranteed by design, test, or statistical analysis. Typical numbers are not guaranteed, but do represent the most likely norm. Note 8: Min and Max limits are guaranteed by design Note 9: The capacitor tolerance should be 30% or better over temperature. The full operating conditions for the application should be considered when selecting a suitable capacitor to ensure that the minimum value of capacitance is always met. Recommended capacitor type is X7R. However, dependent on application, X5R, Y5V, and Z5U can also be used. The shown minimum limit represents real minimum capacitance, including all tolerances and must be maintained over temperature and dc bias voltage (See capacitor section in Applications Hints) Note 10: Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output voltage differential at which the output voltage falls to 100mV below the nominal output voltage. This specification does not apply for input voltages below 1.8V. www.national.com 4 LP5951 Output Current Derating Maximum Load Current vs VIN - VOUT, TA = 85˚C, VOUT = 1.5V, SOT23-5 Package 20136208 Block Diagram 20136205 5 www.national.com LP5951 Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified, CIN = 1µF ceramic, COUT = 1µF ceramic, VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V, TA = 25˚C, Enable pin is tied to VIN. Load Transient Response Load Transient Response 20136209 20136210 Line Transient Response Line Transient Response 20136211 20136212 Enable Start-up Time Enable Start-up Time 20136213 www.national.com 20136214 6 Output Voltage Change vs Temperature Ground Current vs VIN 20136216 20136217 Power Supply Rejection Ratio 20136215 7 www.national.com LP5951 Typical Performance Characteristics Unless otherwise specified, CIN = 1µF ceramic, COUT = 1µF ceramic, VIN = VOUT(NOM) + 1V, TA = 25˚C, Enable pin is tied to VIN. (Continued) LP5951 OUTPUT CAPACITOR The LP5951 is designed specifically to work with very small ceramic output capacitors. The following ceramic capacitors (dielectric types X7R, Z5U, or Y5V) are suitable as COUT in the LP5951 application circuit: -VOUT < 2.8V: 1.0µF -VOUT ≥ 2.8V: 1.5µF COUT can be increased up to 47µF, the ESR should be between 3 mΩ to 500 mΩ. Application Hints POWER DISSIPATION AND DEVICE OPERATION The permissible power dissipation for any package is a measure of the capability of the device to pass heat from the power source, the junctions of the IC, to the ultimate heat sink, the ambient environment. Thus the power dissipation is dependent on the ambient temperature and the thermal resistance across the various interfaces between the die and ambient air. As stated in (Note 5) in the electrical specification section, the allowable power dissipation for the device in a given package can be calculated using the equation: This capacitor must be located a distance of not more than 1cm from the VOUT pin and returned to a clean analogue ground. It is also possible to use tantalum or film capacitors at the device output, VOUT, but these are not as attractive for reasons of size and cost (see the section Capacitor Characteristics). PD = (TJ(MAX) - TA) / θJA With a θJA = 220˚C/W, the device in the SOT23-5 package returns a value of 454 mW with a maximum junction temperature of 125˚C at TA of 25˚C. The actual power dissipation across the device can be estimated by the following equation: CAPACITOR CHARACTERISTICS The LP5951 is designed to work with ceramic capacitors on the output to take advantage of the benefits they offer. For capacitance values in the range of 1µF to 4.7µF, ceramic capacitors are the smallest, least expensive and have the lowest ESR values, thus making them best for eliminating high frequency noise. The ESR of a typical 1µF ceramic capacitor is in the range of 3mΩ to 40mΩ, which easily meets the ESR requirement for stability for the LP5951. For both input and output capacitors, careful interpretation of the capacitor specification is required to ensure correct device operation. The capacitor value can change greatly, depending on the operating conditions and capacitor type. In particular, the output capacitor selection should take account of all the capacitor parameters, to ensure that the specification is met within the application. The capacitance can vary with DC bias conditions as well as temperature and frequency of operation. Capacitor values will also show some decrease over time due to aging. The capacitor parameters are also dependant on the particular case size, with smaller sizes giving poorer performance figures in general. As an example, Figure 1 shows a typical graph comparing different capacitor case sizes in a Capacitance vs. DC Bias plot. As shown in the graph, increasing the DC Bias condition can result in the capacitance value falling below the minimum value given in the recommended capacitor specifications table (0.7/1.1µF in this case). Note that the graph shows the capacitance out of spec for the 0402 case size capacitor at higher bias voltages. It is therefore recommended that the capacitor manufacturers’ specifications for the nominal value capacitor are consulted for all conditions, as some capacitor sizes (e.g. 0402) may not be suitable in the actual application. PD ≈ (VIN - VOUT) * IOUT This establishes the relationship between the power dissipation allowed due to thermal consideration, the voltage drop across the device, and the continuous current capability of the device. These two equations should be used to determine the optimum operating conditions for the device in the application. EXTERNAL CAPACITORS As is common with most regulators, the LP5951 requires external capacitors to ensure stable operation. The LP5951 is specifically designed for portable applications requiring minimum board space and the smallest size components. These capacitors must be correctly selected for good performance. INPUT CAPACITOR An input capacitor is required for stability. It is recommended that a 1.0µF capacitor be connected between the LP5951 input pin and ground (this capacitance value may be increased without limit). This capacitor must be located a distance of not more than 1 cm from the input pin and returned to a clean analogue ground. Any good quality ceramic, tantalum, or film capacitor may be used at the input. Important: Tantalum capacitors can suffer catastrophic failures due to surge current when connected to a lowimpedance source of power (like a battery or a very large capacitor). If a tantalum capacitor is used at the input, it must be guaranteed by the manufacturer to have a surge current rating sufficient for the application. There are no requirements for the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) on the input capacitor, but tolerance and temperature coefficient must be considered when selecting the capacitor to ensure the capacitance will remain ≥0.7µF over the entire operating temperature range. www.national.com 8 If the application does not require the Enable switching feature, the VEN pin should be tied to VIN to keep the regulator output permanently on. (Continued) To ensure proper operation, the signal source used to drive the VEN input must be able to swing above and below the specified turn-on/off voltage thresholds listed in the Electrical Characteristics section under Enable Control Characteristics, VIL and VIH. FAST TURN OFF AND ON The controlled switch-off feature of the device provides a fast turn off by discharging the output capacitor via an internal FET device. This discharge is current limited by the RDSon of this switch. Fast turn-on is guaranteed by an optimized architecture allowing a very fast ramp of the output voltage to reach the target voltage. SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION The LP5951 is short circuit protected and in the event of a peak over-current condition, the output current through the PMOS will be limited. 20136206 FIGURE 1. Graph Showing A Typical Variation In Capacitance vs DC Bias If the over-current condition exists for a longer time, the average power dissipation will increase depending on the input to output voltage difference until the thermal shutdown circuitry will turn off the PMOS. Please refer to the section on thermal information for power dissipation calculations. The ceramic capacitor’s capacitance can vary with temperature. The capacitor type X7R, which operates over a temperature range of -55˚C to +125˚C, will only vary the capacitance to within ± 15%. The capacitor type X5R has a similar tolerance over a reduced temperature range of -55˚C to +85˚C. Many large value ceramic capacitors, larger than 1µF are manufactured with Z5U or Y5V temperature characteristics. Their capacitance can drop by more than 50% as the temperature varies from 25˚C to 85˚C. Therefore X7R is recommended over Z5U and Y5V in applications where the ambient temperature will change significantly above or below 25˚C. Tantalum capacitors are less desirable than ceramic for use as output capacitors because they are more expensive when comparing equivalent capacitance and voltage ratings in the 1µF to 4.7µF range. Another important consideration is that tantalum capacitors have higher ESR values than equivalent size ceramics. This means that while it may be possible to find a tantalum capacitor with an ESR value within the stable range, it would have to be larger in capacitance (which means bigger and more costly) than a ceramic capacitor with the same ESR value. It should also be noted that the ESR of a typical tantalum will increase about 2:1 as the temperature goes from 25˚C down to -40˚C, so some guard band must be allowed. THERMAL-OVERLOAD PROTECTION Thermal-Overload Protection limits the total power dissipation in the LP5951. When the junction temperature exceeds TJ = 160˚C typ., the shutdown logic is triggered and the PMOS is turned off, allowing the device to cool down. After the junction temperature dropped by 20˚C (temperature hysteresis), the PMOS is activated again. This results in a pulsed output voltage during continuous thermal-overload conditions. The Thermal-Overload Protection is designed to protect the LP5951 in the event of a fault condition. For normal, continuous operation, do not exceed the absolute maximum junction temperature rating of TJ = +150˚C (see Absolute Maximum Ratings). REVERSE CURRENT PATH The internal MOSFET in LP5951 has an inherent parasitic body diode. During normal operation, the input voltage 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 50mA. For currents above this limit an external Schottky diode must be connected from VOUT to VIN (cathode on VIN, anode on VOUT). NO-LOAD STABILITY The LP5951 will remain stable and in regulation with no external load. This is an important consideration in some circuits, for example CMOS RAM keep-alive applications. ENABLE OPERATION The LP5951 may be switched ON or OFF by a logic input at the Enable pin, VEN. A logic high at this pin will turn the device on. 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