MP20049 – ULTRA-LOW NOISE, HIGH PSRR 150mA LINEAR REGULATOR IN 0.8x0.8mm WLCSP
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OPERATION
The MP20049 is an ultra low noise, low
dropout, low quiescent current and high PSRR
linear regulator for space-restricted
applications. It is intended for use in devices
that require very low voltage, and ultra-small
footprint, such as mobile phone and MP3
players.
The MP20049 uses an internal PMOS as the
pass elements and features internal thermal
shutdown and internal current limit circuits.
Dropout Voltage
Dropout voltage is the minimum input to output
differential voltage required for the regulator to
maintain an output voltage within 100mV of its
nominal value. It determines the available end-
of-life battery voltage in battery-powered
systems. For the P-channel MOSFET pass
element, the dropout voltage is a function of
drain to source on resistance. Because the P-
channel MOSFET pass element behaves as a
low-value resistor, the dropout voltage of
MP20049 is very low.
Under Voltage Lockout
The MP20049 has an internal under-voltage
lockout circuit that disables the device when the
input voltage is less than approximately 2.3V.
This ensures that the input and the output of the
MP20049 behave in a predictable manner
during input power-up.
Enable ON/Off
The MP20049 can be switched ON or OFF by a
logic input at the EN pin. A high voltage at this
pin will turn the device on. When the EN pin is
low, the regulator output is off. The EN pin
should be tied to VIN to keep the regulator
output always on if the application does not
require the shutdown feature.
Do not float the EN pin.
Current Limit and Thermal Protection
The MP20049 includes an independent current
limit structure which monitors and controls the
P-channel MOSFET’s gate voltage to limit the
guaranteed maximum output current to 150mA.
Thermal protection turns off the P-channel
MOSFET when the junction temperature
exceeds +150ºC, allowing the IC to cool. When
the IC’s junction temperature drops by 20ºC,
the PMOS will be turned on again. Thermal
protection limits total power dissipation in the
MP20049. For reliable operation, junction
temperature should be limited to 125ºC
maximum.