LINER LTC1551LCMS8-4.1

LTC1550L/LTC1551L
Low Noise, Switched
Capacitor Regulated
Voltage Inverters
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
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Regulated Negative Voltage from a Single
Positive Supply
Low Output Ripple: Less Than 1mVP-P Typ
High Charge Pump Frequency: 900kHz
Small Charge Pump Capacitors: 0.1µF
Requires Only Four External Capacitors
Fixed – 4.1V, –2.5V, –2V or Adjustable Output
Shutdown Mode Drops Supply Current to <1µA
High Output Current: Up to 20mA (Depending on
VCC to VOUT Range)
Output Regulation: 2.5% Over Line, Load and
Temperature
Available in 8-Lead MSOP, 8-Lead Narrow SO and
16-Lead Narrow SSOP
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APPLICATIO S
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GaAs FET Bias Generators
Negative Supply Generators
Battery-Powered Systems
Single Supply Applications
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
The LTC®1550L/LTC1551L are switched capacitor charge
pump voltage inverters which include internal linear postregulators to minimize output ripple. The LTC1550L fixed
output voltage versions include –4.1V, –2.5V and –2V with
ripple voltages typically below 1mVP-P. The LTC1550L is
also available in an adjustable output voltage version. The
LTC1550L/LTC1551L are ideal for use as bias voltage
generators for GaAs transmitter FETs in portable RF and
cellular telephone applications.
The LTC1550L/LTC1551L operate from single 2.7V to
5.5V supplies and draw typical quiescent currents of
3.5mA with a 5V supply. Each device includes a TTL
compatible Shutdown pin which drops supply current to
0.2µA typically. The LTC1550L Shutdown pin is active low
(SHDN), while the LTC1551L Shutdown pin is active high
(SHDN). Only four external components are required: an
input bypass capacitor, two 0.1µF charge pump capacitors
and a filter capacitor at the linear regulator output. The
adjustable LTC1550L/LTC1551L require two additional resistors to set the output voltage. The LTC1550L/LTC1551L
will supply up to 20mA (depending on VCC to VOUT range),
while maintaining guaranteed output regulation of ±2.5%.
Both fixed voltage and adjustable LTC1550L/LTC1551L
are available in 8-lead MSOP and SO plastic packages: the
adjustable LTC1550L is also available in a 16-pin SSOP
with the REG pin.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
1
2
+
2.2µF
CIN
SHDN
VCC
REG
CPOUT
R1
10k
POWER VALID
7
CCP
0.1µF
LTC1550L-2
3
4
+
C1
GND
VOUT
C1 –
C1
0.1µF
6
VOUT
AC COUPLED
2mV/DIV
5
+
3.6V
8
VOUT Output Noise and Ripple
COUT
10µF
VOUT = –2V
ILOAD = 5mA
CL
0.1µF
1550L/51L TA01
Figure 1. – 2V Generator with 1mVP-P Noise
5µs/DIV
1550L/51L TA01a
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage ...................................................... 5.5V
Output Voltage ............................. 0.3V to (VCC – 10.5V)
Total Voltage, VCC to CPOUT .......................................... 10.8V
Input Voltage (SHDN Pin) ........... – 0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Input Voltage (REG Pin) ............................. – 0.3V to 6V
Output Short-Circuit Duration .............................. 30 sec
Commercial Temperature Range ................. 0°C to 70°C
Extended Commercial Operating
Temperature Range (Note 3) .............. – 40°C to 85°C
Industrial Temperature Range ................ – 40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature Range ................ – 65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)................. 300°C
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PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
SHDN*
VCC
C1+
VOUT
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
REG (ADJ*)
CPOUT
GND
C1 –
SHDN* 1
MS8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
CPOUT
6
GND
5
C1
C1+
–
MS8 PART MARKING
LTFQ
LTFT
14 REG
VOUT 4
13 NC
C1– 5
12 ADJ
PGND 6
11 CPOUT
AGND 7
10 NC
9
NC 8
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 135°C/W
LTC1551LCMS8
LTC1551LCMS8-4.1
15 SHDN
2
NC 3
*SHDN FOR LTC1550L, SHDN FOR LTC1551L
*FOR ADJUSTABLE VERSION
ORDER PART NUMBER
LTEG
LTGR
LTFV
LTEH
7
C1+ 3
16 VCC
NC 1
REG (ADJ*)
S8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC SO
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 200°C/W
LTC1550LCMS8
LTC1550LCMS8-2
LTC1550LCMS8-2.5
LTC1550LCMS8-4.1
8
VCC 2
VOUT 4
*SHDN FOR LTC1550L, SHDN FOR LTC1551L
*FOR ADJUSTABLE VERSION
TOP VIEW
NC
GN PACKAGE
16-LEAD PLASTIC SSOP
ORDER PART NUMBER
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 150°C/W
LTC1550LCS8
LTC1550LCS8-2
LTC1550LCS8-2.5
LTC1550LCS8-4.1
LTC1551LCS8
LTC1551LCS8-4.1
ORDER PART NUMBER
LTC1550LCGN
LTC1550LIGN
GN PART MARKING
1550L
1550LI
Consult factory for Military grade parts and additional voltage options.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C.
VCC = 2.7V to 5.25V, C1 = CCP = 0.1µF, COUT = 10µF, TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified. (Note 3)
SYMBOL
VCC
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage
(Adjustable, Fixed –2V)
(Fixed –2.5V)
(Fixed – 4.1V)
VREF
Reference Voltage
∆VREF
Reference Voltage
∆(VCC – VOUT) Line Regulation
IS
Supply Current
2
CONDITIONS
MIN
●
●
●
VCC = 5V, ADJ = GND, VREF = –VOUT
IOUT = 0mA, 2.7V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V
VCC = 5V, VSHDN = VCC (LTC1550L) or GND (LTC1551L) ●
VCC = 5V, VSHDN = GND (LTC1550L) or VCC (LTC1551L) ●
TYP
2.7
3.05
4.5
MAX
UNITS
5.25
5.25
5.25
V
V
V
V
mV/V
1.225
2.5
3.65
0.2
7
10
mA
µA
LTC1550L/LTC1551L
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The ● denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C.
VCC = 2.7V to 5.25V, C1 = CCP = 0.1µF, COUT = 10µF, TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified. (Note 3)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
fOSC
VOL
IREG
VIH
VIL
IIN
Internal Oscillator Frequency
REG Output Low Voltage
REG Sink Current
SHDN Input High Voltage
SHDN Input Low Voltage
SHDN Input Current
tON
Turn-On Time
VOUT
Output Regulation
(LTC1550L/LTC1551L)
VOUT
Output Regulation
(LTC1550L/LTC1550L-2/
LTC1551L)
Output Regulation
(LTC1550L/LTC1550L-2.5/
LTC1551L)
Output Regulation
(LTC1550L/LTC1551L)
VOUT
VOUT
VOUT
Output Regulation
(LTC1550L/LTC1551L)
VOUT
Output Regulation
(LTC1550L/LTC1550L-4.1)
(LTC1551L/LTC1551L-4.1)
Output Regulation
(LTC1550L/LTC1551L))
Output Short-Circuit Current
Output Ripple Voltage
VOUT
ISC
VRIPPLE
CONDITIONS
MIN
UNITS
●
0.1
5
1
0.8
1
20
5
●
1
5
ms
●
1
5
ms
●
1
5
ms
●
1
5
ms
●
●
– 1.537
– 1.537
– 1.537
– 2.05
– 2.05
– 2.05
– 2.562
– 2.562
– 2.562
– 3.075
– 3.075
– 3.075
– 3.587
– 3.587
– 3.587
– 4.203
– 4.203
– 1.5
– 1.5
– 1.5
– 2.0
– 2.0
– 2.0
– 2.5
– 2.5
– 2.5
– 3.0
– 3.0
– 3.0
– 3.5
– 3.5
– 3.5
– 4.1
– 4.1
– 1.463
– 1.463
– 1.463
– 1.95
– 1.95
– 1.95
– 2.438
– 2.438
– 2.438
– 2.925
– 2.925
– 2.925
– 3.413
– 3.413
– 3.413
– 3.998
– 3.998
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
●
●
– 4.613
– 4.613
– 4.5
– 4.5
80
1
– 4.388
– 4.388
200
V
V
mA
mV
●
4.8V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 5mA
5.1V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 10mA
VOUT = 0V, VCC = 5.25V
●
●
4
2
900
0.1
10
MAX
kHz
V
mA
V
V
µA
µA
ms
IREG = 1mA, VCC = 5V
VREG = 0.8V, VCC = 5V
VCC = 5V
VCC = 5V
VSHDN = VCC (All LTC1550L Versions)
VSHDN = VCC (All LTC1551L Versions)
VCC = 5V, IOUT = 10mA, –1.5V ≤ VOUT ≤ 4.1V
(LTC1550L/LTC1551L)
VCC = 5V, IOUT = 5mA, VOUT = – 4.5V
(LTC1550L/LTC1551L)
VCC = 5V, IOUT = 10mA, VOUT = – 2V
(LTC1550L-2)
VCC = 5V, IOUT = 10mA, VOUT = – 2.5V
(LTC1550L-2.5)
VCC = 5V, IOUT = 10mA, VOUT = – 4.1V
(LTC1550L-4.1/LTC1551L-4.1)
2.7V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 5mA
2.8V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 10mA
3.5V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 20mA
2.7V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 5mA
3.1V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 10mA
3.75V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 20mA
3.05V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 5mA
3.45V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 10mA
4.1V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 20mA
3.45V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 5mA
3.85V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 10mA
4.5V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 20mA
3.9V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 5mA
4.2V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 10mA
4.85V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 20mA
4.5V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 5mA
4.75V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 10mA
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: All currents into device pins are positive; all currents out of device
pins are negative. All voltages are referenced to ground unless otherwise
specified. All typicals are given at TA = 25°C.
TYP
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
0.8
Note 3: The LTC1550LC/LTC1551LC are guaranteed to meet specified
performance from 0°C to 70°C and are designed, characterized and
expected to meet these extended temperature limits, but are not tested at
– 40°C and 85°C. The LTC1550LI is guaranteed to meet the extended
temperature limits.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Oscillator Frequency vs
Temperature
5.0
6.0
VCC = 5V
VOUT = –4.1V
925
VCC = 5V
VOUT = – 4.1V
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
4.5
875
825
775
5.6
POSITIVE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
975
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (kHz)
Minimum Required VCC
vs VOUT and IOUT
Supply Current vs Temperature
4.0
3.5
3.0
725
5.2
4.8
IOUT = 20mA
4.4
4.0
3.6
3.2
IOUT = 5mA
IOUT = 10mA
2.8
2.4
675
–55 –35 –15
2.5
–55 –35 –15
5 25 45 65 85 105 125
TEMPERATURE (˚C)
Maximum Output Current
vs Supply Voltage
TA = 25°C
1.236
30
VOUT = –2.5V
1.5
REFERENCE VOLTAGE (V)
START-UP TIME (ms)
40
VOUT = –4.1V
RL = 820Ω
1.0
VOUT = –2V
RL = 390Ω
0.5
10
2.75
3.25 3.75 4.25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1.234
1.232
1.230
1.228
1.226
1.224
1.222
VOUT = –4.1V
0
2.25
TA = 25°C
1.238
2.0
50
0
Reference Voltage vs VCC + |VOUT|
TA = 25°C
60
20
–2
–1
–3
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.24
2.5
VOUT = –2V
–4
1550L/51L G03
Start-Up Time vs Supply Voltage
80
70
–5
1550L/51L G02
1550L/51L G01
MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
2.0
5 25 45 65 85 105 125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
1.220
4.75
5.25
0
2.25
1.218
2.75
3.25 3.75 4.25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1550L/51L G04
4.75
5.25
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10
VCC + |VOUT| (V)
1550L/51L G05
1550L/51L G06
Line Transient Response
(See Figure 3, IL = 10mA)
Load Transient Response
(See Figure 3, VCC = 5V)
Startup Time (LTC1550L Shown)
5V
SHDN
0V
VOUT
– 4.1V
POWER VALID
10mA
VCC
IOUT
5V
0V
5.25V
4.75V
0mA
0.2ms/DIV
4
VOUT
5mV/DIV
AC
COUPLED
VOUT
5mV/DIV
AC
COUPLED
0V
1550/51 G07
1ms/DIV
1550/51 G08
2ms/DIV
1550/51 G09
LTC1550L/LTC1551L
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Output Spectrum (*See Figure 1)
Spot Noise (*See Figure 1)
90
10
90
80
80
70
70
60
40
30
NOISE (dBµV)
50
0.1
20
50
40
30
20
10
10
0
0
–10
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10M
–10
100k
0.01
1
10
FREQUENCY (kHz)
1550L/51L G10
100
10
Spot Noise (See Figure 3)
10
90
70
60
NOISE (dBµV)
VCC = 5V
IL = 5mA
CIN = 2.2µF
COUT = 4.7µF
CL = 0.1µF
0.1
10
FREQUENCY (kHz)
50
40
30
20
VCC = 5V
IL = 5mA
CIN = 2.2µF
COUT = 10µF
CL = 0.1µF
1
0.1
10
0
0.01
1
VCC = 5V
IL = 5mA
CIN 2.2µF
COUT = 10µF
CL = 0.1µF
NOISE (µV/√Hz)
80
10M
1550L/51L G12
Output Spectrum (See Figure 3)
1
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1550 /51L G11
Spot Noise (See Figure 3)
NOISE (µV/√Hz)
VCC = 5V
IL = 5mA
CIN = 2.2µF
COUT = 4.7µF
CL = 0.1µF
60
1
NOISE (µV/√Hz)
NOISE (dBµV)
Output Spectrum (See Figure 3)
100
1550L/51L G13
–10
100k
1M
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10M
1550L/51L G14
0.01
1
10
FREQUENCY (kHz)
100
1550L/51L G15
* On first page of data sheet.
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PIN FUNCTIONS
SHDN: Shutdown (TTL Compatible). This pin is active low
(SHDN) for the LTC1550L and active high (SHDN) for the
LTC1551L. When this pin is at VCC (GND for LTC1551L),
the LTC1550L operates normally. When SHDN is pulled
low (SHDN pulled high for LTC1551L), the LTC1550L
enters shutdown mode. In shutdown, the charge pump
stops, the output collapses to 0V, and the quiescent
current drops typically to 0.2µA. The SHDN pin for the
LTC1550L is a high impedance input and has no internal
pull-up. The user must supply a resistor or current source
pull-up to default the LTC1550L into normal operation.
The SHDN pin for the LTC1551L has an internal 5µA
typical pull-down that defaults the LTC1551L into normal
operation.
VCC: Power Supply. VCC requires an input voltage between
2.7V and 5.25V. Certain combinations of output voltage
and output load current may place additional restrictions
on the required input voltage. Consult the Electrical Characteristics table and Typical Performance Characteristics
for guaranteed test points. The difference between the
input voltage and output should not exceed 10.5V or
damage to the chip may occur. VCC must be bypassed
directly to PGND (GND for 8-pin packages) with at least a
0.1µF capacitor placed in close proximity to the chip. A 1µF
or larger low ESR bypass capacitor is recommended to
minimize noise and ripple at the output. A surface mount
ceramic capacitor is recommended.
C1 +: C1 Positive Input. Connect a 0.1µF capacitor between
C1 + and C1 –.
VOUT: Negative Voltage Output. This pin must be bypassed
with a 4.7µF or larger capacitor to ensure regulator loop
stability. LTC recommends at least 10µF to achieve the
specified output ripple. The output capacitor should be a
moderate ESR capacitor, and not a very low ESR capacitor, as the zero in the feedback loop (formed by the ESR
and the output capacitor) provides phase lead to the linear
regulator feedback loop. Using very low ESR output capacitors will result in the output oscillating. A low ESR
0.1µF capacitor is recommended in parallel with the main
output capacitor to minimize high frequency spikes at the
output. The ground connection for the output capacitor
6
should connect directly to the VCC and CPOUT bypass
capacitors, as well as to the GND of the LTC1550L/
LTC1551L. LTC recommends a separate trace for the VOUT
capacitor ground connection to minimize noise.
C1 –: C1 Negative Input. Connect a 0.1µF capacitor from
C1 + to C1 –.
GND: Ground. Connect to a low impedance ground. A
ground plane will help minimize regulation errors.
CPOUT: Negative Charge Pump Output. This pin requires a
0.1µF storage capacitor to ground. In order to achieve
ripple on the output voltage of less than 1mV, the ground
connection for the CPOUT capacitor must tie directly to the
bottom of the VCC bypass capacitor and at the GND pin of
the LTC1550L/LTC1551L. This minimizes the AC current
path for the charge pump.
REG: This is an open-drain output that pulls low when the
output voltage is within 5% of the set value. It will sink 4mA
to ground with a 5V supply. The external circuitry must
provide a pull-up or REG will not swing high. The voltage
at REG may exceed VCC and can be pulled up to 6V above
ground without damage. For the LTC1550L adjustable
voltage version, the REG pin is only available in the 16-lead
GN package.
ADJ (for adjustable versions): This is the feedback point
for the external resistor divider string. Connect a divider
string from GND to VOUT with the divided tap connected to
ADJ. Note that the resistor string needs to be connected
“upside-down” from a negative regulator. See the Applications Information section for hook-up details.
GN PACKAGE ONLY
PGND: Power Ground. Connect to a low impedance ground.
PGND should be connected to the same potential as
AGND.
AGND: Analog Ground. Connect to a low impedance
ground. AGND should be connected to a ground plane to
minimize regulation errors.
NC: No Internal Connection.
LTC1550L/LTC1551L
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
+
CCP
VCC
COUT
CPOUT
S1
LINEAR
REGULATOR
S4
VOUT
C1 +
CLK
900kHz
C1
S2
C1 –
+
–
**
S3
ADJ
CHARGE
PUMP
**
*SHDN
+
58mV
REG
COMP2
–
1.225V
1.167V
1550L/51L BD
*SHDN FOR LTC1550L, SHDN FOR LTC1551L
** FIXED OUTPUT VERSIONS ONLY
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
The LTC1550L/LTC1551L are switched capacitor, inverting
charge pumps with internal linear post-regulators. The
LTC1550L/LTC1551L provide a regulated, low ripple output
at up to 20mA load current with the appropriate input
voltage as output load current depends on the input/
output voltage combination. Consult the graph provided in
the Typical Performance Characteristics section and the
Electrical Characteristics table for guaranteed test points.
The LTC1550L/LTC1551L are ideal for use as bias voltage
generators for GaAs transmitter FETs in portable RF and
cellular telephone applications. The LTC1550L features an
active-low Shutdown pin (SHDN) that drops quiescent
current to below 1µA. The LTC1551L is identical to the
LTC1550L, except that the Shutdown pin is active-high
(SHDN). All members of the LTC1550L/LTC1551L family
feature a 900kHz charge pump frequency. The LTC1550L/
LTC1551L come standard with fixed – 4.1V, –2.5V, –2V
and adjustable output voltages. The LTC1550L/LTC1551L
can be configured for other fixed output voltages; contact
Linear Technology for more information.
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The LTC1550L/LTC1551L consist of two major blocks
(see Block Diagram): an inverting charge pump and a
negative linear regulator. The charge pump uses two
external capacitors, C1 and CCP to generate a negative
voltage at CPOUT. It operates by charging and discharging
C1 on alternate phases of the internal 900kHz clock. C1 is
initially charged to VCC through switches S1 and S3. When
the internal clock changes phase, S1 and S3 open and S2
and S4 close, shorting the positive side of C1 to ground.
This forces the negative side of C1 below ground, and
charge is transferred to CCP through S4. As this cycle
repeats, the magnitude of the negative voltage approaches
VCC. The 900kHz internal clock frequency helps keep noise
out of the 400kHz to 600kHz IF bands commonly used by
portable radio frequency systems and reduces the size of
the external capacitors required. Most applications can
use standard 0.1µF ceramic capacitors for C1 and CCP.
Increasing C1 and CCP beyond 0.1µF has little effect on the
output ripple or the output current capacity of the
LTC1550L/LTC1551L.
The negative voltage at CPOUT supplies the input to the
negative regulator block. This block consists of an
N-channel MOSFET pass device and a feedback amplifier
that monitors the output voltage and compares it to the
internal reference. The regulated output appears at the
VOUT pin. The regulation loop is optimized for fast transient response, enabling it to remove most of the switching artifacts present at the CPOUT pin. Output ripple is
typically below 1mVP-P with output loads between 0mA
and 10mA. The output voltage is set by a pair of internal
divider resistors for the fixed voltage versions. The Nchannel pass device minimizes dropout, allowing the
output to remain in regulation with supply voltages as low
as 2.7V for an output voltage of –2V. An output capacitor
of at least 4.7µF from VOUT to ground is required to keep
the regulator loop stable; for optimum stability and minimum output ripple, at least 10µF is recommended.
Adjustable Hook-Up
For the adjustable LTC1550L/LTC1551L, the output voltage is set with a resistor divider from GND to VOUT
(Figure␣ 2). Note that the internal reference and the internal
feedback amplifier are set up as a positive-output regulator referenced to the VOUT pin, not as a negative regulator
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PGND, AGND
R1
LTC1550L
ADJ
R2
VOUT
VOUT = –1.225V
(
)
R1 + R2
R2
1550L/51L • F02
Figure 2. External Resistor Connections
referenced to ground. The output resistor divider must be
set to provide 1.225V at the ADJ pin with respect to VOUT.
For example, a – 3V output would require a 17.4k resistor
from GND to ADJ, and a 12.1k resistor to VOUT.
CAPACITOR SELECTION
The LTC1550L/LTC1551L requires four external capacitors: an input bypass capacitor, two 0.1µF charge pump
capacitors and an output filter capacitor. The overall
behavior of the LTC1550L/LTC1551L is strongly affected
by how the capacitors are used, and by how the capacitors
are laid out on the printed circuit board (PCB). In particular, the output capacitor’s value and ESR have a significant
effect on the output ripple and noise performance. In
addition, the ground connections for the VCC bypass
capacitor, the CPOUT capacitor and the VOUT bypass capacitor must employ star-ground techniques at the GND
pin of the LTC1550L/LTC1551L. Proper capacitor selection is critical for optimum performance of the LTC1550L/
LTC1551L.
Output Ripple vs Output Capacitor
Figure 4 shows the effect of using different output capacitor values on the LTC1550L/LTC1551L output ripple.
These curves are taken using the LTC1551L circuit in
Figure 3, with CIN = 2.2µF and ILOAD = 5mA. The upper
curve shows the performance with a standard tantalum
capacitor alone and the lower curve shows that of the
tantalum capacitor in parallel with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor. As a general rule, larger output capacitors provide
lower output ripple. To keep output voltage ripple below
1mVP–P, 10µF, or greater, in parallel with a 0.1µF ceramic
capacitor is required. To guarantee loop stability under all
conditions, a minimum of 4.7µF is required at the output.
LTC1550L/LTC1551L
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Figure 4 shows a marked decrease in peak-to-peak output
ripple when a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor is added in parallel
with the tantalum output capacitor. The additional ripple
with the tantalum output capacitor alone is mostly very
high order harmonics of the 900kHz clock, which appear
as sharp "spikes" at the output. The energy in these spikes
is very small and they do not contribute to the RMS output
voltage, but their peak-to-peak amplitude can be several
millivolts under some conditions. A 0.1µF ceramic capacitor has significantly lower impedance at the spike frequency than a large tantalum capacitor, and eliminates
most of these left-over switching spikes that the tantalum
capacitor leaves behind. Figure 5 and 6 show scope photos
of the output of Figure 4 with and without the additional
ceramic capacitor at the output.
A series RC or LC filter can reduce high frequency output
noise even further. Due to the high 900kHz switching
frequency, not much R or L is required; a ferrite bead or a
relatively long PC board trace in series with 0.1µF ceramic
capacitor will usually keep the output ripple well below
1mVP-P. Figure 1 shows an example of an ultralow noise
– 2V generator. The corresponding spectrum and spot
noise plots for this circuit are shown in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
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VCC = 5V
TA = 25°C
CIN = 2.2µF
1
VCC
2
+
CIN
2.2µF
SHDN
VCC
REG
CPOUT
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R1
10k
7
CCP
0.1µF
LTC1551L
3
4
+
GND
VOUT
C1 –
C1
OUTPUT RIPPLE (mVP-P)
7
6
6
5
WITHOUT 0.1µF
4
3
2
5
WITH 0.1µF
1
VOUT
– 4.1V
+
C1
0.1µF
COUT
10µF
0
1
CL
0.1µF
10
OUTPUT CAPACITANCE (µF)
100
1550L/51L F04
1550L/51L F03
Figure 4. Output Ripple vs Output Capacitance
Figure 3. Output Ripple Test Circuit
VOUT
AC COUPLE
2mV/DIV
VOUT
AC COUPLE
5mV/DIV
5µs/DIV
1550L/51L F05
Figure 5. Output Ripple with 10µF Tantalum Capacitor
10µs/DIV
1550L/51L F06
Figure 6. Output Ripple with 10µF Tantalum
Capacitor Paralleled with 0.1µF Ceramic Capacitor
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Output Ripple vs Input Bypass Capacitor
The input bypass capacitor (CIN) can also have a fairly
significant impact on the output ripple. CIN provides most
of the LTC1550L/LTC1551L’s supply current while it is
charging the flying capacitor (C1). Inadequate input
bypassing can cause the VCC supply to dip when the
charge pump switches, causing the output linear regulator
to momentarily stop regulating. CIN should be mounted as
close to the LTC1550L/LTC1551L VCC and GND pins as
possible and its value should be significantly larger than
C1. Surface mount tantalum or ceramic capacitors with
low ESR generally provide adequate performance. Figure␣ 7
shows the LTC1550L/LTC1551L peak-to-peak output ripple
vs CIN, taken using the test circuit in Figure 3 with ILOAD set
at 5mA. COUT is a 10µF in parallel with a 0.1µF ceramic
capacitor.
A 2.2µF surface mount ceramic capacitor at VCC generally
provides adequate output ripple performance for most
applications.
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VCC = 5V
TA = 25°C
COUT = 10µF
OUTPUT RIPPLE (mVP-P)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0.1
1
10
INPUT CAPACITANCE (µF)
100
1550L/51L F08
Figure 7. Output Ripple vs Input Bypass Capacitance
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– 4.1V Output GaAs FET Bias Generator
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4.5V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V
+
CIN
2.2µF
2
SHDN
VCC
REG
CPOUT
8
7
LTC1550L-4.1
3
4
C1+
GND
VOUT
C1
6
CCP
0.1µF
– 5
– 4.1V BIAS
10
+
C1
0.1µF
COUT
10µF
CL
0.1µF
GaAs
TRANSMITTER
1550L/51L TA02
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Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GN Package
16-Lead Plastic SSOP (Narrow 0.150)
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1641)
0.189 – 0.196*
(4.801 – 4.978)
0.009
(0.229)
REF
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
0.229 – 0.244
(5.817 – 6.198)
0.150 – 0.157**
(3.810 – 3.988)
1
0.015 ± 0.004
× 45°
(0.38 ± 0.10)
0.007 – 0.0098
(0.178 – 0.249)
2 3
4
5 6
7
0.053 – 0.068
(1.351 – 1.727)
8
0.004 – 0.0098
(0.102 – 0.249)
0° – 8° TYP
0.016 – 0.050
(0.406 – 1.270)
0.0250
(0.635)
BSC
0.008 – 0.012
(0.203 – 0.305)
* DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
** DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE
GN16 (SSOP) 1098
MS8 Package
8-Lead Plastic MSOP
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1660)
0.040 ± 0.006
(1.02 ± 0.15)
0.007
(0.18)
0.034 ± 0.004
(0.86 ± 0.102)
0.118 ± 0.004*
(3.00 ± 0.102)
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7 6
5
0° – 6° TYP
0.021 ± 0.006
(0.53 ± 0.015)
SEATING
PLANE 0.012
(0.30)
0.0256
REF
(0.65)
BSC
0.006 ± 0.004
(0.15 ± 0.102)
0.118 ± 0.004**
(3.00 ± 0.102)
0.193 ± 0.006
(4.90 ± 0.15)
* DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS. MOLD FLASH,
PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
** DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
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.
MSOP (MS8) 1098
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2 3
4
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1mVP-P Ripple, – 2V Output GaAs FET Bias Generator
10k
1
2.7V ≤ VCC ≤ 5.25V
+
CIN
2.2µF
2
SHDN
REG
VCC
CPOUT
8
REG
7
CCP
0.1µF
LTC1550L-2
3
4
+
GND
VOUT
C1 –
C1
6
5
–2V
+
C1
0.1µF
COUT
10µF
CL
0.1µF
GaAs
TRANSMITTER
1550L/51L TA03
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Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
S8 Package
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow 0.150)
(LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)
0.189 – 0.197*
(4.801 – 5.004)
0.010 – 0.020
× 45°
(0.254 – 0.508)
0.008 – 0.010
(0.203 – 0.254)
0.053 – 0.069
(1.346 – 1.752)
0°– 8° TYP
0.016 – 0.050
(0.406 – 1.270)
0.014 – 0.019
(0.355 – 0.483)
TYP
*DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
**DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE
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7
6
5
0.004 – 0.010
(0.101 – 0.254)
0.050
(1.270)
BSC
0.150 – 0.157**
(3.810 – 3.988)
0.228 – 0.244
(5.791 – 6.197)
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3
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