MIL-PRF-38534 CERTIFIED
M.S.KENNEDY CORP.
HIGH CURRENT, VERY LOW OUTPUT
SURFACE MOUNT
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
5251
4707 Dey Road Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
SERIES
(315) 701-6751
FEATURES:
Ultra-Fast Transient Response
Very Low Output Voltage
Available in 0.8V, 0.9V, 1.0V, 1.2V, 1.3V and 1.5V
On Board Thermal Shut Down
Reverse Battery and Load Dump Protection
1% Maximum Guaranteed Accuracy
Output Current to 5 Amps
Alternate Output Voltages Available
Ultra-Low Package Height - 0.110" Max.
Contact MSK for MIL-PRF-38534 Qualification Status
DESCRIPTION:
The MSK 5251 series voltage regulators offer high current and low output voltage capability ideal for use with low
voltage microprocessors. Low output impedance, very fast transient response and minimal output capacitance requirements make the MSK 5251 an excellent choice for ASIC and FPGA core voltage supplies. The device is available in +0.8V,
+0.9V, +1.0V, +1.2V, +1.3V and +1.5V output configurations with output accuracy guaranteed to 1% maximum. The
MSK 5251 series is packaged in a low profile 3 pin hermetically sealed power surface mount ceramic package.
EQUIVALENT SCHEMATIC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
PIN-OUT INFORMATION
1 VIN
2 VOUT
3 Ground
PLD/FPGA Core Power Supply
ASIC Core Voltage Regulator
System Power Supplies
Switching Power Supply Post Regulators
Battery Powered Equipment
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VIN
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Input Voltage
Power Dissipation
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+6.5V
Internally Limited
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TST
TLD
TJ
Storage Temperature Range . . . . -65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 0 ° C
(10 Seconds Soldering)
Operating Temperature
MSK 5251 Series . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +85°C
MSK 5251H/E Series . . . . . . . -55°C to +125°C
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PART
NUMBER
NOTES:
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
MSK5251-0.8
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+0.8V
MSK5251-0.9
+0.9V
MSK5251-1.0
+1.0V
MSK5251-1.2
+1.2V
MSK5251-1.3
+1.3V
+1.5V
MSK5251-1.5
1 Output decoupled to ground using 10µF minimum capacitor unless otherwise specified.
2 This parameter is guaranteed by design but need not be tested.
Typical parameters are representative of actual device performance but are for reference only.
3 All output parameters are tested using a low duty cycle pulse to maintain TJ = TC.
4 Industrial grade and "E" suffix devices shall be tested to subgroup 1 unless otherwise specified.
5 Military grade devices ('H' suffix) shall be 100% tested to subgroups 1,2,3.
6 Subgroup 1 TC = +25°C
Subgroup 2 TJ = +125°C
Subgroup 2B TC = +135°C
Subgroup 3 TA = -55°C
7 Please consult the factory if alternate output voltages are required.
8 Due to internal thermal shutdown, maximum output current may not be available at all values of VIN-VOUT and temperatures.
See typical performance curves for clarification.
9 Continuous operation at or above absolute maximum ratings may adversely effect the device performance and/or life cycle.
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APPLICATION NOTES
THERMAL SHUTDOWN:
The MSK 5251 series of devices is equipped with a thermal shutdown circuit that will turn off the device when the junction temperature reaches approximately 140°C. It is important for the user to be
aware that high temperature operation will limit the current capability of the device due to this thermal shutdown protection. In cases of
maximum input voltage and high case temperature, the output current available may be less than 3 Amps. See curve below for clarification.
REGULATOR PROTECTION:
The MSK 5251 series are high performance linear regulators for high
current, low voltage applications requiring fast transient response.
The devices are fully protected from damage due to fault conditions,
offering constant current limiting and thermal shutdown. The thermal
shutdown junction temperature is typically 140°C and is 100% tested
to verify thermal shutdown occurs above 130°C.
INPUT SUPPLY VOLTAGE:
The input voltage must be maintained at a minimum of 3.0 volts for
proper operation for devices with output voltage below 1.0 volt.
With an output voltage of 1.0 volt or higher, the input voltage must
be a minimum of 2.1 volts above the output.
MINIMIZING POWER DISSIPATION:
To maximize the performance and reduce power dissipation of the
MSK 5251 series devices, Vin should be maintained as close to
dropout as possible. See Input Supply Voltage requirements. A series
resistor can be used to lower Vin close to the dropout specification,
lowering the input to output voltage differential. In turn, this will
decrease the power that the device is required to dissipate. Knowing
peak current requirements and worst case voltages, a resistor can be
selected that will drop a portion of the excess voltage and help to
distribute the heating. The circuit below illustrates this method.
PACKAGE CONNECTIONS:
The MSK 5251 series are highly thermally conductive devices and
the thermal path from the package heat sink to the internal junctions
is very short. Standard surface mount soldering techniques should be
used when mounting the device. Some applications may require
additional heat sinking of the device.
HEAT SINK SELECTION:
To select a heat sink for the MSK 5251, the following formula for convective heat flow may be used:
The maximum resistor value can be calculated from the following:
R1 max =
First, the power dissipation must be calculated as follows:
Vin min - (Vout max + Vdrop)
Iout peak + Quiescent Current
Power Dissipation = (Vin - Vout) x Iout + Vin x Quiescent Current
Where: Vin min = Minimum input voltage
Vout max = Maximum output voltage across the
full temperature range
Vdrop = Worst case dropout voltage (Typically 2.1 Volts)
Iout peak = Maximum load current
Quiescent Current = Max. quiescent current at Iout peak
Next, the user must select a maximum junction temperature. The equation may now be arranged to solve for the
required heat sink to ambient thermal resistance (Rθsa).
EXAMPLE:
An MSK 5251-1.3 is configured for Vin=+3.4V and Vout=+1.3V.
Iout is a continuous 5Amp DC level. Under these conditions the
maximum quiescent current would be 120mA. The ambient temperature is +25°C and the maximum junction temperature is 125°C.
INPUT CAPACITOR:
If the device is to be located more than 4 inches from the bulk supply
capacitance, a minimum 1uF capacitor should be placed as close to
the input pin as possible for proper bypassing. A smaller value capacitor such as 0.01uF should be placed in parallel with the larger
value capacitor. Larger input capacitor values will help to improve
ripple rejection.
Rθjc = 2.0°C/W and Rθcs = 0.5°C/W typically.
Power Dissipation = (3.4V - 1.3V) x (5A + 3.4 x 120mA)
Solve for Rθsa:
OUTPUT CAPACITOR:
The MSK 5251 series devices require a minimum of external components to maintain stability. A minimum of output capacitance is necessary for stable operation. Due to the wide bandwidth design, the
device will operate with a wide range of capacitance and ESR values. For most applications, a 10uF ceramic capacitor will suffice.
Ideally, this should be an X7R ceramic capacitor or a tantalum capacitor due to their thermal performance. There is no upper limit to
the amount of output capacitance that may be used.
= 10.9 Watts
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Rθsa = 125°C - 25°C - 2.0°C/W - 0.5°C/W
1.7W
= 6.67°C/W
In this example, a heat sink with a thermal resistance of no
more than 6.6°C/W must be used to maintain a junction
temperature of no more than 125°C.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT=2.0 GRAMS TYPICAL
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE ±0.010 INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE LABELED.
ORDERING INFORMATION
MSK5251-1.3 H
SCREENING
BLANK= INDUSTRIAL; E=EXTENDED RELIABILITY
H= MIL-PRF-38534 CLASS H
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
0.8=+0.8V; 0.9=+0.9V; 1.0=+1.0V; 1.2=+1.2V;
1.3=+1.3V; 1.5=+1.5V
GENERAL PART NUMBER
The above example is a +1.3V, Military regulator.
M.S. Kennedy Corp.
4707 Dey Road, Liverpool, New York 13088
Phone (315) 701-6751
FAX (315) 701-6752
www.mskennedy.com
The information contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. MSK reserves the right to make
changes to its products or specifications without notice, however, and assumes no liability for the use of its products.
Please visit our website for the most recent revision of this datasheet.
Contact MSK for MIL-PRF-38534 qualification status.
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