SIPEX SPX2870AT-2.5

SPX2870
6.5A Low Dropout Voltage Regulator
Adjustable & Fixed Output,
Fast Response
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
• Adjustable Output Down To 1.2V
• Fixed Output Voltages 2.5, 3.3 & 5.0V
• Output Current of 6.5A
• Low Dropout Voltage 1.1V Typ.
• Extremely Tight Load And Line Regulation
• Current & Thermal Limiting
• Standard 3-Terminal Low Cost TO-220 & TO-263
• Powering VGA & Sound Card
• Power PC Supplies
• SMPS Post-Regulator
• High Efficiency “Green” Computer Systems
• High Efficiency Linear Power Supplies
• Portable Instrumentation
• Constant Current Regulators
• Adjustable Power Supplies
• Battery charger
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SPX2870 are low power 6.5A adjustable and fixed voltage regulators that are very easy to use. It requires only 2 external resistors
to set the output voltage for adjustable version. The SPX2870 are designed for low voltage applications that offers lower dropout
voltage and faster transient response. This device is an excellent choice for use in powering low voltage microprocessor that require a
lower dropout, faster transient response to regulate from +2.5V to 3.8V supplies and as a post regulator for switching supplies
applications. The SPX2870 features low dropout of a maximum 1.5 volts.
The SPX2870 offers full protection against over-current faults, reversed input polarity, reversed load insertion, and positive and
negative transient voltage. On-Chip trimming adjusts the reference voltage to 1%. The IQ of this device flows into the load, which
increases efficiency.
The SPX2870 are offered in a 3-pin TO-220 and TO-263 packages compatible with other 3 terminal regulators. For a 8A low dropout
regulator refer to the SPX2880 data sheet.
PIN CONNECTIONS
TO-263-3 (T)
TO-220-3 (U)
SPX2870
1
2
3
SPX2870
1
2
3
ADJ/GND VOUT VIN
Top View
ADJ/GND VOUT VIN
Front View
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SPX2870
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Lead Temp. (Soldering, 10 Seconds) .............................. 300°C
Storage Temperature Range ............................ -65° to +150°C
Operating Junction Temperature Range
SPX2870 Control Section.......................... -45°C +125°C
SPX2870 Power Transistor.........................-45°C +150°C
Input Voltage........................................................ 10V
Input to Output Voltage Differential .................... 10V
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (NOTE 1) at IOUT = 10mA, TA=25°C, unless otherwise specified.
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Typ
SPX2870A
SPX2870
Min
Max
Min
Max
2.475
2.525
2.45
2.55
2.45
2.55
2.425
2.575
UNITS
2.5V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2)
SPX2870-2.5V, 0 < IOUT < 6.5A, 4.0V<VIN<7V
2.5
V
3.3V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2)
SPX2870-3.3V, 0 < IOUT < 6.5A, 4.8V<VIN<7V
3.3
3.267
3.333
3.234
3.366
3.234
3.366
3.069
3.399
4.950
5.050
4.9
5.1
4.900
5.100
4.65
5.15
1.225
1.270
1.225
1.270
V
5.0V Version
Output Voltage (Note 2)
SPX2870-5.0V, 0 ≤ IOUT ≤ 6.5A, 6.5V≤VIN≤7V
5
V
All Voltage Options
Reference Voltage (VREF)
VIN≤ 7V, P≤ PMAX
1.5V≤ (VIN -VOUT)≤5.75V, 10mA≤IOUT≤5A
1.250
V
Min. Load Current (Note 3)
1.5V≤ (VIN –VOUT)≤5.75V
5
10
10
V
Line Regulation (∆VREF(VIN))
2.75V≤VIN ≤7V, IOUT=10mA, TJ=25ºC
(Note 3)
VIN ≤7V, IOUT=0mA, TJ=25ºC (Note 2)
0.005
0.2
0.2
%
0.005
0.2
0.2
10mA≤IOUT ≤5A, (Vin-VOUT)=3V, TJ=25ºC (Note 3)
0.05
0.3
0.3
0≤IOUT ≤5A, VIN=7V, TJ=25ºC (Note 2)
0.05
0.3
0.3
1.5
1.5
Load Regulation(∆VREF(IOUT))
Dropout Voltage
∆VREF=1%
Current Limit
IOUT(MAX)
VIN=7V
IOUT = 6.5A (Note 3)
IOUT < 6.5A (Note 2)
6
6.9
6.9
%
V
A
1.4V ≤ (VIN – VOUT) (Note3)
Long Term Stability
TA=125ºC, 1000 Hrs.
0.3
(Note 2)
1
1
%
Thermal Regulation
(∆VOUT(PWR))
TA=25ºC, 20 ms pulse
0.01
0.020
0.020
%/W
Temperature Stability
(∆VOUT(T))
0.25
Output Noise, RMS
10Hz to 10kHz
Thermal Resistance
TO-220
DD Package
Ta=25ºC
%
0.003
% VO
Junction to Tab
Junction to Ambient
3.0
3.0
3.0
60
60
60
Junction to Tab
Junction to Ambient
3.0
3.0
3.0
60
60
60
ºC/W
The Bold specifications apply to the full operating temperature range.
Note 1: Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered under the specification for thermal regulation.
Note 2: Fixed Version Only
Note 3: Adjustable Version Only
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SPX2870
APPLICATION HINTS
The SPX2870 incorporates protection against over-current
faults, reversed load insertion, over temperature operation, and
positive and negative transient voltage. However, the use of
an output capacitor is required in order to insure the stability
and the performances.
Reducing parasitic resistance and inductance
One solution to minimize parasitic resistance and inductance is
to connect in parallel capacitors. This arrangement will
improve the transient response of the power supply if your
system requires rapidly changing current load condition.
Stability
The output capacitor is part of the regulator’s frequency
compensation system. Either a 220µF aluminum electrolytic
capacitor or a 47µF solid tantalum capacitor between the
output terminal and ground guarantees stable operation for all
operating conditions.
However, in order to minimize overshoot and undershoot, and
therefore optimize the design, please refer to the section
‘Ripple Rejection’.
Thermal Consideration
Although the SPX2870 offers some limiting circuitry for
overload conditions, it is necessary not to exceed the
maximum junction temperature, and therefore to be careful
about thermal resistance. The heat flow will follow the lowest
resistance path, which is the Junction-to-case thermal
resistance. In order to insure the best thermal flow of the
component, a proper mounting is required. Note that the case
of the device is electrically connected to the output. In case
the case has to be electrically isolated, a thermally conductive
spacer can be used. However do not forget to consider its
contribution to thermal resistance.
Ripple Rejection
Ripple rejection can be improved by adding a capacitor
between the ADJ pin and ground. When ADJ pin bypassing is
used, the value of the output capacitor required increases to its
maximum (220µF for an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, or
47µF for a solid tantalum capacitor). If the ADJ pin is not
bypass, the value of the output capacitor can be lowered to
100µF for an electrolytic aluminum capacitor or 15µF for a
solid tantalum capacitor.
However the value of the ADJ-bypass capacitor should be
chosen with respect to the following equation:
C = 1 / ( 6.28 * FR * R1 )
Where C
= value of the capacitor in Farads (select an
equal or larger standard value),
FR = ripple frequency in Hz,
R1 = value of resistor R1 in Ohms.
If an ADJ-bypass capacitor is use, the amplitude of the output
ripple will be independent of the output voltage. If an ADJbypass capacitor is not used, the output ripple will be
proportional to the ratio of the output voltage to the reference
voltage:
M = VOUT / VREF
Where M = multiplier for the ripple seen when the ADJ pin
is optimally bypassed.
VREF = Reference Voltage
Assuming:
VIN = 10V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 1.5A, TA = 50°C/W,
θHeat Case = 6°C/W, θ Heat Case = 0.5°C/W, θ JC = 3°C/W
Power dissipation under this condition
PD = (VIN – VOUT) * IOUT = 7.5W
Junction Temperature
TJ = TA + PD * (θCase – HS + θ HS + θ JC )
For the Control Sections
TJ = 50 + 7.5W*(0.5 +6=3) = 121.25°C
121.25°C < TJ(max) for the Control & Power Sections.
In both case reliable operation is insured by adequate junction
temperature.
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SPX2870
Basic Adjustable Regulator
VIN
VOUT
SPX2870
VREF
R1
VOUT = VREF * (1 + R2 ) + I ADJ*R2
R1
R2
I
ADJ
50µA
Fig.2 Basic Adjustable Regulator
Output Voltage
Consider Figure 2. The resistance R1 generates a constant current flow, normally the specified load current of 10mA. This current will
go through the resistance R2 to set the overall output voltage. The current IADJ is very small and constant. Therefore its contribution to
the overall output voltage is very small and can generally be ignored
Load Regulation
Parasitic line resistance can degrade load regulation. In order not to affect the behavior of the regulator, it is best to connect directly
the R1 resistance from the resistor divider to the case, and not to the load. For the same reason, it is best to connect the resistor R2 to
the Negative side of the load.
VIN
R P Parasitic Line
Resistance
SPX2870
Connect R 1 to
Case of Regulator
R1
RL
R2
Connect R 2 to Load
Fig.3 Basic Adjustable Regulator
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SPX2870
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
VIN
IN
SPX2870
VIN
OUT
SPX2870
Fig. 5 Typical Adjustable Regulator
Fig. 4 6.5A Current output Regulator
5V
IN
+
10µF
SPX2870
*C 1 improves ripple rejection. Xc
should be ~ R 1 at ripple frequency.
VOUT
OUT
ADJ
R2
VOUT = VREF (1 + R2 ) + IADJ R2
R1
LOAD
(Note A)
R1
ADJ
R1
ADJ
VOUT
OUT
C2
C1
C1
VIN
IN
VIN
IN
(Note A)
+
150µF
+
C1
10µF*
TTL
Input
5V
OUT
121Ω
1%
ADJ
R1
121Ω
1%
R2
365Ω
1%
SPX2870
+
10µF
100µF
1k
2N3904
1k
365Ω
1%
Note A: VIN(MIN) = (Intended VOUT) + (VDROPOUT (MAX))
Note A: VIN(MIN)= (Intended VOUT) + (VDROPOUT (MAX))
Fig. 6
Improving Ripple Rejection
Fig.7 5V Regulator with Shutdown
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SPX2870
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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SPX2870
ORDERING INFORMATION
Ordering No.
Precision
Output Voltage
Packages
SPX2870U
SPX2870U-2.5
SPX2870U-3.3
SPX2870U-5.0
SPX2870AU
SPX2870AU-2.5
SPX2870AU-3.3
SPX2870AU-5.0
SPX2870T
SPX2870T-2.5
SPX2870T-3.3
SPX2870T-5.0
SPX2870AT
SPX2870AT-2.5
SPX2870AT-3.3
SPX2870AT-5.0
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Adj
2.5V
3.3V
5.0V
Adj
2.5V
3.3V
5.0V
Adj
2.5V
3.3V
5.0V
Adj
2.5V
3.3V
5.0V
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-220
3 Lead TO-263
3 Lead TO-263
3 Lead TO-263
3 Lead TO-263
3 Lead TO-263
3 Lead TO-263
3 Lead TO-263
3 Lead TO-263
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