MICREL MIC5255

MIC5255
Micrel
MIC5255
150mA Low Noise µCap CMOS LDO
General Description
Features
The MIC5255 is an efficient, precise CMOS voltage regulator
optimized for ultra-low-noise applications. It offers 1% initial
accuracy, extremely-low dropout voltage (135mV at 150mA)
and low ground current (typically 90µA). The MIC5255 provides a very-low-noise output, ideal for RF applications
where a clean voltage source is required. A noise bypass pin
is also available for further reduction of output noise.
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Designed specifically for handheld and battery-powered devices, the MIC5255 provides a TTL-logic-compatible enable
pin. When disabled, power consumption drops nearly to zero.
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The MIC5255 also works with low-ESR ceramic capacitors,
reducing the amount of board space necessary for power
applications, critical in handheld wireless devices.
Key features include current limit, thermal shutdown, faster
transient response, and an active clamp to speed up device
turn-off. Available in the 6-pin 2mm × 2mm MLF™ package,
the IttyBitty® SOT-23-5 package and the new Thin SOT-235, which offers the same footprint as the standard IttyBitty®
SOT-23-5, but only 1mm tall. The MIC5255 offers a range of
output voltages.
Input voltage range: 2.7V to 6.0V
Thin SOT package: 1mm height SOT-23-5
Ultra-low output noise: 30µV(rms)
Stability with ceramic output capacitors
Ultra-low dropout: 135mV @ 150mA
High output accuracy:
1.0% initial accuracy
2.0% over temperature
Low quiescent current: 90µA
Tight load and line regulation
TTL-Logic-controlled enable input
“Zero” off-mode current
Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
Applications
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Cellular phones and pagers
Cellular accessories
Battery-powered equipment
Laptop, notebook, and palmtop computers
Consumer/personal electronics
All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web
site at www.micrel.com.
Typical Application
CIN = 1.0µF
Ceramic
Enable
Shutdown
VIN
MIC5255-x.xBM5
1
5
2
3
4
VIN
VOUT
COUT = 1.0µF
Ceramic
ENABLE
SHUTDOWN
EN
EN
EN (pin 3) may be
connected directly
to IN (pin 1).
VOUT
MIC5255-x.xBML
1
6
2
5
3
4
CBYP
COUT
(optional)
CBYP = 0.01µF
Ultra-Low-Noise Regulator Application
IttyBitty is a registered trademark of Micrel, Inc.
MicroLeadFrame and MLF are trademarks of Amkor Technology.
Micrel, Inc. • 1849 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000• http://www.micrel.com
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Ordering Information
Standard
Part Number
Pb-Free
MIC5255-2.5BM5
MIC5255-2.5YM5
Marking
Voltage
Standard Pb-Free
LW25
LW25
2.5V
Temperature Range
Package
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.6BM5
MIC5255-2.6YM5
LW26
LW26
2.6V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.7BM5
MIC5255-2.7YM5
LW27
LW27
2.7V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.8BM5
MIC5255-2.8YM5
LW28
LW28
2.8V
–40°C to +125°C
MIC5255-2.8BML
MIC5255-2.8YML
W28
W28
2.8V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
6-Pin 2×2 MLF™
MIC5255-2.85BM5 MIC5255-2.85YM5
LW2J
LW2J
2.85V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.9BM5
MIC5255-2.9YM5
LW29
LW29
2.9V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-3.0BM5
MIC5255-3.0YM5
LW30
LW30
3.0V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-3.0BML
MIC5255-3.0YML
W30
W30
3.0V
–40°C to +125°C
6-Pin 2×2 MLF™
MIC5255-3.1BM5
MIC5255-3.1YM5
LW31
LW31
3.1V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-3.2BM5
MIC5255-3.2YM5
LW32
LW32
3.2V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-3.3BM5
MIC5255-3.3YM5
LW33
LW33
3.3V
–40°C to +125°C
SOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.6BD5
MIC5255-2.6YD5
NW26
NW26
2.6V
–40°C to +125°C
TSOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.7BD5
MIC5255-2.7YD5
NW27
NW27
2.7V
–40°C to +125°C
TSOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.8BD5
MIC5255-2.8YD5
NW28
NW28
2.8V
–40°C to +125°C
TSOT-23-5
NW2J
NW2J
2.85V
–40°C to +125°C
TSOT-23-5
MIC5255-2.85BD5 MIC5255-2.85YD5
MIC5255-2.9BD5
MIC5255-2.9YD5
NW29
NW2J
2.9V
–40°C to +125°C
TSOT-23-5
MIC5255-3.0BD5
MIC5255-3.0YD5
NW30
NW2J
3.0V
–40°C to +125°C
TSOT-23-5
MIC5255-3.3BD5
MIC5255-3.3YD5
NW33
NW2J
3.3V
–40°C to +125°C
TSOT-23-5
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Pin Configuration
EN GND IN
EN GND IN
3
2
3
1
2
EN GND IN
1
3
KWxx
LWxx
2
1
NWxx
4
5
4
5
4
5
BYP
OUT
BYP
OUT
BYP
OUT
MIC5255-x.xBM5
(SOT-23-5)
MIC5255-x.xYM5
(SOT-23-5)
MIC5255-x.xBD5
(TSOT-23-5)
6 BYP
EN 1
5 NC
GND 2
4 OUT
IN 3
MIC5255-x.xBML
6-Pin 2mm × 2mm MLF™ (ML)
(Top View)
Pin Description
Pin Number
SOT-23-5
TSOT-23-5
Pin Number
6-MLF™
Pin Name
Pin Function
1
3
IN
Supply Input.
2
2
GND
3
1
EN
Enable/Shutdown (Input): CMOS compatible input. Logic high = enable;
logic low = shutdown. Do not leave open.
4
6
BYP
Reference Bypass: Connect external 0.01µF ≤ CBYP ≤ 1.0µF capacitor to
GND to reduce output noise. May be left open.
5
4
OUT
Regulator Output
–
5
NC
–
EP
GND
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Ground.
No internal connection.
Ground: Internally connected to the exposed pad. Connect externally to
GND pin.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Operating Ratings(2)
Supply Input Voltage (VIN) .................................. 0V to +7V
Enable Input Voltage (VEN) ................................. 0V to +7V
Power Dissipation (PD) ........................ Internally Limited(3)
Junction Temperature (TJ) ....................... –40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature (TS) ....................... –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 5 sec.) ....................... 260°C
ESD(4) .............................................................................................. 2kV
Electrical Characteristics(5)
Input Voltage (VIN) ......................................... +2.7V to +6V
Enable Input Voltage (VEN) .................................. 0V to VIN
Junction Temperature (TJ) ....................... –40°C to +125°C
Thermal Resistance
SOT-23 (θJA) .....................................................235°C/W
2×2 MLF™ (θJA) ..................................................90°C/W
VIN = VOUT + 1V, VEN = VIN; IOUT = 100µA; TJ = 25°C, bold values indicate –40°C ≤ TJ ≤ +125°C; unless noted.
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
VO
Output Voltage Accuracy
IOUT = 100µA
∆VLNR
Line Regulation
VIN = VOUT + 1V to 6V
∆VLDR
VIN – VOUT
IQ
IGND
PSRR
Load Regulation
Dropout
Voltage(7)
Quiescent Current
Ground Pin
Current(8)
Ripple Rejection
Min
Max
Units
1
2
%
%
0.02
0.05
%/V
1.5
2.5
%
IOUT = 100µA
0.1
5
mV
IOUT = 100mA
90
150
mV
IOUT = 150mA
135
200
250
mV
mV
VEN ≤ 0.4V (shutdown)
0.2
1
µA
IOUT = 0mA
90
150
µA
IOUT = 150mA
117
µA
f = 10Hz, COUT = 1.0µF, CBYP = 0.01µF
60
dB
f = 100Hz, VIN = VOUT +1
60
dB
f = 10kHz, VIN = VOUT +1
50
dB
425
mA
30
µV(rms)
IOUT = 0.1mA to
Typical
–1
–2
150mA(6)
ILIM
Current Limit
VOUT = 0V
160
en
Output Voltage Noise
COUT = 1.0µF, CBYP = 0.01µF,
f = 10Hz to 100kHz
VIL
Enable Input Logic-Low Voltage
VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V, regulator shutdown
VIH
Enable Input Logic-High Voltage
VIN = 2.7V to 5.5V, regulator enabled
IEN
Enable Input Current
VIL ≤ 0.4V, regulator shutdown
0.01
µA
VIH ≥ 1.6V, regulator enabled
0.01
µA
500
Ω
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
150
°C
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
10
°C
Enable Input
Shutdown Resistance Discharge
0.4
1.6
V
V
Thermal Protection
Notes:
1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device.
2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating.
3. The maximum allowable power dissipation of any TA (ambient temperature) is PD(max) = (TJ(max)–TA)/θJA. Exceeding the maximum allowable
power dissipation will result in excessive die temperature, and the regulator will go into thermal shutdown. The θJA of the MIC5255-x.xBM5 (all
versions) is 235°C/W on a PC board. See “Thermal Considerations” section for further details.
4. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended.
5. Specification for packaged product only.
6. Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature using low duty cycle pulse testing. Parts are tested for load regulation in the load range
from 0.1mA to 150mA. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered by the thermal regulation specification.
7. Dropout Voltage is defined as the input-to-output differential at which the output voltage drops 2% below its nominal value measured at 1V differential. For outputs below 2.7V, dropout voltage is the input-to-output voltage differential with the minimum input voltage 2.7V. Minimum input operating
voltage is 2.7V.
8. Ground pin current is the regulator quiescent current. The total current drawn from the supply is the sum of the load current plus the ground pin current.
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Typical Characteristics
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
70
60
60
60
50
50
PSRR vs. Voltage Drop
70
30
20
40
20
COUT = 1µF
CBYP = 0
0
0
200 400 600 800 1000
VOLTAGE DROP (mV)
Ground Pin Current
107
105
103
101
99
ILOAD = 100µA
110
105
100
ILOAD = 150mA
60
40
ILOAD = 150mA
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
105
1000000
100000
10000
VIN = VOUT + 1V
1
10
100
1000
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
120
100
80
60
40
20
ILOAD = 100µA
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Dropout Characteristics
Dropout Voltage
3.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
80
110
Ground Pin Current
95
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100120140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Ground Pin Current
100
115
140
115
140
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200 400 600 800 1000
VOLTAGE DROP (mV)
120
95
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100120140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
120
120
Ground Pin Current
GROUND CURRENT (µA)
109
125
100
0.1
125
113
111
20
COUT = 1µF
CBYP = 0.01µF
10
115
97
ILOAD = 150mA
30
GROUND CURRENT (µA)
0
0
50
0.14
3 ILOAD = 100µA
2.5
ILOAD = 150mA
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
10
ILOAD = 100µA
60
ILOAD = 150mA
1000
10
1000000
Ground Pin Current
130
GROUND CURRENT (µA)
ILOAD = 100µA
PSRR (dB)
PSRR (dB)
100000
PSRR vs. Voltage Drop
50
GROUND CURRENT (µA)
FRQUENCY (Hz)
80
40
* CBYP
ILOAD = 50mA
10 VIN = VOUT + 0.5V
= 1µF Ceramic
C
0 OUT
FRQUENCY (Hz)
70
60
10000
10
1000000
100000
10000
1000
100
10
FRQUENCY (Hz)
30
0µF*
0.01µF*
0.1µF*
1.0µF*
20
* ILOAD
10 COUT = 4.7µF Ceramic
0
40
100
20
*ILOAD
10 COUT = 1µF Ceramic
0
30
1000
30
40
100µA*
50mA*
100mA*
150mA*
100
40
50
PSRR (dB)
100µA*
50mA*
100mA*
150mA*
20
GROUND CURRENT (µA)
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
70
PSRR (dB)
PSRR (dB)
Power Supply Rejection Ratio
70
0.12
0.1
0.08
0.06
0.04
0.02
I
= 100µA
LOAD
0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100120140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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Temperature
490
480
3.05
VIN = VOUT + 1V
470
460
450
440
430
420
410
400
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100120140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT (mA)
Short Circuit Current
500
3.04
3.03
3.02
3.01
3.00
2.99
2.98
2.97
2.96
ILOAD = 100µA
2.95
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100120140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
ENABLE THRESHOLD VOLTAGE (V)
MIC5255
Enable Threshold
vs. Temperature
1.3
1.25
1.2
1.15
1.1
1.05
1
0.95
0.9
0.85
ILOAD = 100µA
0.8
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100120140
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Turn-On Time vs.
Bypass Capacitance
500
TIME (µs)
450 CIN = 1µF Ceramic
400 COUT = 1µF Ceramic
= 100µA
I
350 LOAD
300
250
Rise Time
200
150
100
50 Prop Delay
0
100
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BYPASS CAPACITANCE (pF)
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Functional Characteristics
Output Voltage
(50mV/div)
Load Transient Response
5V
4V
Output Current
(100mA/div)
CIN = 1µF Ceramic
COUT = 1µF Ceramic
CBYP = 0.01µF
IOUT = 100µA
150mA
100µA
Enable Pin Delay
Shutdown Delay
Enable Voltage
(1V/div)
TIME (4µs/div)
CIN = 1µF Ceramic
COUT = 1µF Ceramic
CBYP = 0.01µF
VIN = 4V
Output Voltage
(1V/div)
CIN = 1µF Ceramic
COUT = 1µF Ceramic
CBYP = 0.01µF
IOUT = 100µA
TIME (10µs/div)
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CIN = 1µF Ceramic
COUT = 1µF Ceramic
CBYP = 0.01µF
VIN = 4V
TIME (400µs/div)
Output Voltage
(1V/div)
Enable Voltage
(1V/div)
Output Voltage
(50mV/div)
Input Voltage
(1V/div)
Line Transient Response
TIME (400µs/div)
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Block Diagram
IN
Reference
Voltage
Startup/
Shutdown
Control
Quickstart/
Noise
Cancellation
EN
BYP
Thermal
Sensor
FAULT
Error
Amplifier
Undervoltage
Lockout
Current
Amplifier
OUT
ACTIVE SHUTDOWN
GND
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No-Load Stability
The MIC5255 will remain stable and in regulation with no load
unlike many other voltage regulators. This is especially
important in CMOS RAM keep-alive applications.
Thermal Considerations
The MIC5255 is designed to provide 150mA of continuous
current in a very small package. Maximum power dissipation
can be calculated based on the output current and the voltage
drop across the part. To determine the maximum power
dissipation of the package, use the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the device and the following basic equation:
Applications Information
Enable/Shutdown
The MIC5255 comes with an active-high enable pin that
allows the regulator to be disabled. Forcing the enable pin low
disables the regulator and sends it into a “zero” off-modecurrent state. In this state, current consumed by the regulator
goes nearly to zero. Forcing the enable pin high enables the
output voltage. This part is CMOS and the enable pin cannot
be left floating; a floating enable pin may cause an indeterminate state on the output.
Input Capacitor
The MIC5255 is a high performance, high bandwidth device.
Therefore, it requires a well-bypassed input supply for optimal performance. A 1µF capacitor is required from the input
to ground to provide stability. Low-ESR ceramic capacitors
provide optimal performance at a minimum of space. Additional high frequency capacitors, such as small valued NPO
dielectric type capacitors, help filter out high frequency noise
and are good practice in any RF-based circuit.
Output Capacitor
The MIC5255 requires an output capacitor for stability. The
design requires 1µF or greater on the output to maintain
stability. The design is optimized for use with low-ESR
ceramic chip capacitors. High ESR capacitors may cause
high frequency oscillation. The maximum recommended
ESR is 300mΩ. The output capacitor can be increased, but
performance has been optimized for a 1µF ceramic output
capacitor and does not improve significantly with larger
capacitance.
X7R/X5R dielectric-type ceramic capacitors are recommended because of their temperature performance. X7Rtype capacitors change capacitance by 15% over their operating temperature range and are the most stable type of
ceramic capacitors. Z5U and Y5V dielectric capacitors change
value by as much as 50% and 60%, respectively, over their
operating temperature ranges. To use a ceramic chip capacitor with Y5V dielectric, the value must be much higher than an
X7R ceramic capacitor to ensure the same minimum capacitance over the equivalent operating temperature range.
Bypass Capacitor
A capacitor can be placed from the noise bypass pin to
ground to reduce output voltage noise. The capacitor bypasses the internal reference. A 0.01µF capacitor is recommended for applications that require low-noise outputs. The
bypass capacitor can be increased, further reducing noise
and improving PSRR. Turn-on time increases slightly with
respect to bypass capacitance. A unique quick-start circuit
allows the MIC5255 to drive a large capacitor on the bypass
pin without significantly slowing turn-on time. Refer to the
“Typical Characteristics” section for performance with different bypass capacitors.
Active Shutdown
The MIC5255 also features an active shutdown clamp, which
is an N-Channel MOSFET that turns on when the device is
disabled. This allows the output capacitor and load to discharge, de-energizing the load.
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 T (max) − TA 
PD (max) =  J

θ JA


TJ(max) is the maximum junction temperature of the die,
125°C, and TA is the ambient operating temperature. θJA is
layout dependent; Table 1 shows examples of junction-toambient thermal resistance for the MIC5255.
Package
SOT-23-5
(M5 or D5)
θJA Recommended
Minimum Footprint
θJA 1" Square
Copper Clad
θJC
235°C/W
185°C/W
145°C/W
Table 1. SOT-23-5 Thermal Resistance
The actual power dissipation of the regulator circuit can be
determined using the equation:
PD = (VIN – VOUT) IOUT + VIN IGND
Substituting PD(max) for PD and solving for the operating
conditions that are critical to the application will give the
maximum operating conditions for the regulator circuit. For
example, when operating the MIC5255-3.0BM5 at 50°C with
a minimum footprint layout, the maximum input voltage for a
set output current can be determined as follows:
 125°C − 50°C 
PD (max) = 

 235°C/W 
PD(max) = 315mW
The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance for the minimum
footprint is 235°C/W, from Table 1. The maximum power
dissipation must not be exceeded for proper operation. Using
the output voltage of 3.0V and an output current of 150mA,
the maximum input voltage can be determined. Because this
device is CMOS and the ground current is typically 100µA
over the load range, the power dissipation contributed by the
ground current is < 1% and can be ignored for this calculation:
315mW = (VIN – 3.0V) 150mA
315mW = VIN × 150mA – 450mW
810mW = VIN × 150mA
VIN(max) = 5.4V
Therefore, a 3.0V application at 150mA of output current can
accept a maximum input voltage of 5.4V in a SOT-23-5
package. For a full discussion of heat sinking and thermal
effects on voltage regulators, refer to the “Regulator Thermals”
section of Micrel’s Designing with Low-Dropout Voltage Regulators handbook.
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Package Information
1.90 (0.075) REF
0.95 (0.037) REF
1.75 (0.069)
1.50 (0.059)
3.00 (0.118)
2.60 (0.102)
DIMENSIONS:
MM (INCH)
3.02 (0.119)
2.80 (0.110)
0.50 (0.020)
0.35 (0.014)
1.30 (0.051)
0.90 (0.035)
0.20 (0.008)
0.09 (0.004)
10°
0°
0.15 (0.006)
0.00 (0.000)
0.60 (0.024)
0.10 (0.004)
SOT-23-5 (M5)
Rev 02
TSOT-23-5 (D5)
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Package Information (continued)
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
DIMENSIONS IN
MILLIMETERS
SIDE VIEW
Rev. 02
6-Pin MLF™ (ML)
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