MIC94310
200mA LDO with
Ripple Blocker™ Technology
Ripple Blocker is a trademark of Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
October 30,
2013
Revision 2.0
General Description
The MIC94310 Ripple Blocker™ is a monolithic integrated
circuit that provides low-frequency ripple attenuation
(switching noise rejection) to a regulated output voltage.
This is important for applications where a DC/DC switching
converter is required to lower or raise a battery voltage but
where switching noise cannot be tolerated by sensitive
downstream circuits such as in RF applications. The
MIC94310 maintains high power supply ripple rejection
(PSRR) with input voltages operating near the output
voltage level to improve overall system efficiency. A low-
voltage logic enable pin facilitates ON/OFF control at
typical GPIO voltage levels.
The MIC94310 operates from an input voltage of 1.8V to
3.6V.
Packaged in a 0.88mm × 0.88mm 4-ball CSP, a 4-pin
1.2mm × 1.6mm Thin DFN, or a 5-pin SOT-23, the
MIC94310 has a junction operating temperature range of
–40°C to +125°C.
Datasheets and support documentation are available on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
Features
• 1.8V to 3.6V input voltage range
• Active noise rejection over a wide frequency band
− >50dB from 10Hz to 10MHz at 200mA load
• Rated to 200mA output current
• Fixed output voltages
• Current-limit and thermal-limit protected
• Ultra-small 0.88mm × 0.88mm 4-ball CSP
• 1.2mm × 1.6mm 4-pin Thin DFN
• 5-pin SOT-23
• Logic-controlled enable pin
• −40°C to +125°C junction temperature range
Applications
• Smartphones/Smart books
• Tablet PC/notebooks and webcams
• Digital still and video cameras
• Global positioning systems
• Mobile computing
• Automotive and industrial applications
Typical Application
PSRR COUT = 1µF
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0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR (dB)
IOUT = 200mA
IOUT = 100mA
IOUT = 10mA
VIN = 2.5V + 40mVpp
VOUT = 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
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Ordering Information
Part Number Marking Code Output Voltage Package
(2, 3)
Lead Finish
MIC94310-4YCS 1Z 1.2V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-FYCS 2Z 1.5V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-GYCS(1) Z9 1.8V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-DYCS(1) Z8 1.85V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-JYCS(1) Z7 2.5V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-LYCS(1) 3Z 2.7V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-MYCS(1) Z6 2.8V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-NYCS
(1)
Z5 2.85V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-PYCS Z4 3.0V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-SYCS Z3 3.3V 0.88mm x 0.88mm CSP Pb-Free
MIC94310-4YMT 31T 1.2V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-FYMT 32T 1.5V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-GYMT 31G 1.8V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-DYMT(1) 31D 1.85V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-JYMT
(1)
31J 2.5V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-LYMT
(1)
31L 2.7V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-MYMT(1) 31M 2.8V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-NYMT(1) 31N 2.85V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-PYMT 31P 3.0V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-SYMT 31S 3.3V 1.2mm x 1.6mm Thin DFN Pb-Free
MIC94310-4YM5 V31 1.2V 5-pin SOT-23 Pb-Free
MIC94310-GYM5 W31 1.8V 5-pin SOT-23 Pb-Free
MIC94310-SYM5 X31 3.3V 5-pin SOT-23 Pb-Free
Note:
1. Contact Micrel for availability.
2. Thin DFN ▲ = Pin 1 identifier.
3. Thin DFN is a GREEN RoHS-compliant package. Lead finish is NiPdAu. Mold compound is Halogen Free.
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Pin Configurations
4-Ball 0.88mm
×
0.88mm CSP (CS)
Top View
4-Pin 1.2mm
×
1.6mm Thin DFN (MT)
Top View
5-Pin SOT-23 (M5)
Top View
Pin Description
Pin Number
(Thin DFN)
Pin Number
(SOT-23)
Ball Number
(CSP) Pin Name Pin Function
1 5 A2 VOUT Power switch output.
2 2 B2 GND Ground.
3 3 B1 EN Enable input. A logic HIGH signal on this pin enables the part. Logic
LOW disables the part. Do not leave floating.
4 1 A1 VIN Power switch input and chip supply.
– 4 – NC No Connect. Not internally connected.
EP – – ePad Exposed Heatsink Pad. Connect to Ground for best thermal
performance.
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Functional Block Diagram
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(4)
Input Voltage (VIN) ........................................... –0.3 to +4.0V
Output Voltage (VOUT) ................. –0.3 to VIN+0.3V or +4.0V
Enable Voltage (VEN) ................... –0.3 to VIN+0.3V or +4.0V
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ............................ 260°C
Storage Temperature (Ts) ......................... –65°C to +150°C
ESD Rating(6) .................................................................. 3kV
Operating Ratings(5)
Supply Voltage (VIN) ..................................... +1.8V to +3.6V
Enable Voltage (VEN) .............................................. 0V to VIN
Junction Temperature (TJ) ........................ –40°C to +125°C
Junction Thermal Resistance
TDFN (θJA) ....................................................... 173°C/W
CSP (θJA) ......................................................... 250°C/W
SOT-23 (θJA) .................................................... 120°C/W
Electrical Characteristics(7)
VIN = VEN = VOUT + 500mV (VIN = VEN = 3.6V for VOUT ≥ 3.1V); IOUT = 1mA; COUT = 1µF (YCS, YMT), COUT = 10µF (YM5); TA = 25°C,
bold values indicate –40°C≤ TJ ≤ +125°C, unless noted.
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units
Input Voltage 1.8 3.6 V
Output Voltage Accuracy Variation from nominal VOUT –3 ±1 +3 %
Dropout Voltage VIN to VOUT dropout at 100mA output current 20 50 mV
VIN to VOUT dropout at 200mA output current 40 100 mV
Load Regulation 1mA to 100mA 4 mV
Line Regulation VIN = VOUT + 500mV to 3.6V 0.01 0.5 %
Ground Current No load to full load 170 250 µA
Shutdown Current VEN = 0V 0.2 5 µA
VIN Ripple Rejection
f = 100Hz, IOUT = 100mA 85 dB
f = 100kHz, IOUT = 100mA 68 dB
f = 1MHz, IOUT = 100mA 57 dB
f = 10MHz, IOUT = 100mA 50 dB
Current Limit VOUT = 0V 250 400 700 mA
Total Output Noise 10Hz to 100kHz 83 μVRMS
Turn-on Time 70 μs
Enable
Input Logic Level 0.4 V
Input Logic High 1.0 V
Input Current 0.01 1 µA
Notes:
4. Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device.
5. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating ratings.
6. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions are recommended. Human body model, 1.5kΩ in series with 100pF.
7. Specification for packaged product only.
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Typical Characteristics
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 0.47µF
I
OUT
= 10mA
I
OUT
= 200mA
I
OUT
= 100mA
V
IN
= 2.5V + 40mVpp
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 0.47µF
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
IN
= 2.5VV
IN
= 2.0V
V
IN
= V
IN(NOM)
+ 40mVpp
LOAD = 100mA
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 1µF
I
OUT
= 200mA
I
OUT
= 100mA
I
OUT
= 10mA
V
IN
= 2.5V + 40mVpp
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 1µF
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
IN
= 2.5V
V
IN
= 2.0V
V
IN
= V
IN(NOM)
+ 40mVpp
LOAD = 100mA
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 2.2µF
I
OUT
= 200mA
I
OUT
= 100mA
I
OUT
= 10mA
V
IN
= 2.5V + 40mVpp
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 2.2µF
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
IN
= 2.5V
V
IN
= 2.0V
V
IN
= V
IN(NOM)
+ 40mVpp
LOAD = 100mA
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 4.7µF
I
OUT
= 200mA
I
OUT
= 100mA
I
OUT
= 10mA
V
IN
= 2.5V + 40mVpp
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 4.7µF
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
IN
= 2.5V
V
IN
= 2.0V
V
IN
= V
IN(NOM)
+ 40mVpp
LOAD = 100mA
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 10µF
I
OUT
= 200mA
I
OUT
= 100mA
I
OUT
= 10mA
V
IN
= 2.5V + 40mVpp
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
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Typical Characteristics (Continued)
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR C
OUT
= 10µF
V
IN
= 3.6V
V
IN
= 2.5V
V
IN
= 2.0V
V
IN
= V
IN(NOM)
+ 40mVpp
LOAD = 100mA
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
PSRR (dB)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR (Varying C
OUT
)
C
OUT
= 2.2µF
C
OUT
= 1µF
C
OUT
= 0.47µF
V
IN
= 2.5V + 40mVpp
LOAD = 100mA
V
OUT
= 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
Dropout Voltage
vs. Output Current
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
025 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
Output Voltage
vs. Output Current
1.700
1.725
1.750
1.775
1.800
1.825
1.850
1.875
1.900
020 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
V
IN
= 3.6V
C
IN
= C
OU T
= 1µF
Output Voltage
vs. Input Voltage
1.60
1.65
1.70
1.75
1.80
1.85
1.90
1.95
2.00
22.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 33.2 3.4 3.6
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
I
OUT
= 200mA
Ground Current
vs. Output Current
150
155
160
165
170
175
020 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
GROUND CURRENT (μA)
V
IN
=2.8V
C
IN
= C
OUT
=1µF
Ground Current
vs. Input Voltage
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
22.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 33.2 3.4 3.6
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
GROUND CURRENT (μA)
I
OUT
= 100mA
I
OUT
= 200mA
C
IN
= C
OUT
=1µF
PSRR (Varying COUT)
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07
FREQUENCY (Hz)
PSRR (dB)
COUT = 2.2µF
COUT = 10µF
COUT = 4.7µF
VIN = 2.5V + 40mVpp
LOAD = 100mA
VOUT = 1.8V
10
100
1K
10K
100K
1M
10M
Output Noise Spectral Density
0.01
0.10
1.00
10.00
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Noise µV/√Hz
V
IN
= V
EN
= 3.1V
C
IN
= C
OU T
= 1µF
V
OU T
= 1.8V
NOISE (10Hz to 100kHz)
= 82.55µV
RMS
10
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
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Application Information
The MIC94310 is a very-high PSRR, fixed-output, 200mA
LDO utilizing Ripple Blocker™ technology. The
MIC94310 is fully protected from damage due to fault
conditions, offering linear current limiting and thermal
shutdown.
Input Capacitor
The MIC94310 is a high-performance, high-bandwidth
device. An input capacitor of 0.47µF 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. X5R or X7R dielectrics are
recommended for the input capacitor. Y5V dielectrics
lose most of their capacitance over temperature and are
therefore, not recommended.
Output Capacitance
In order to maintain stability, the MIC94310 requires an
output capacitor of 0.47µF or greater for the Thin DFN
and CSP packages and 10µF or greater for the SOT-23
package. For optimal ripple rejection performance a 1µF
capacitor is recommended for the CSP and Thin DFN
packages, while a 10µF capacitor is recommended for
the SOT-23 package. The design is optimized for use
with low-ESR ceramic chip capacitors. High-ESR
capacitors are not recommended because they may
cause high-frequency oscillation. 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. X7R type 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 their value by as much as
50% and 60%, respectively, over their operating
temperature ranges. To use a ceramic chip capacitor with
the 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.
No Load Stability
The MIC94310 will remain stable and in regulation with
no load. This is especially important in CMOS RAM keep-
alive applications.
Enable/Shutdown
Forcing the enable (EN) pin low disables the MIC94310
and sends it into a “zero” off mode current state. In this
state, current consumed by the MIC94310 goes nearly to
zero. Forcing EN high enables the output voltage. The
EN pin uses CMOS technology and cannot be left floating
as it could cause an indeterminate state on the output.
Thermal Considerations
The MIC94310 is designed to provide 200mA of
continuous current in a very-small package. Maximum
ambient operating temperature can be calculated based
on the output current and the voltage drop across the
part. For example if the input voltage is 2.5V, the output
voltage is 1.8V, and the output current = 200mA. The
actual power dissipation of the Ripple Blocker™ can be
determined using the equation:
PD = (VIN – VOUT1) IOUT + VIN IGND
Because this device is CMOS and the ground current is
typically <170µA over the load range, the power
dissipation contributed by the ground current is <1% and
can be ignored for this calculation.
PD = (2.5V – 1.8V) × 200mA
PD = 0.14W
To determine the maximum ambient operating
temperature of the package, use the junction-to-ambient
thermal resistance of the device and the following basic
equation:
−
=
JA
AJ(max)
D(MAX) θ
TT
P
TJ(MAX) = 125ºC, the maximum junction temperature of the
die, θJA thermal resistance = 173°C/W for the Thin DFN
package.
Substituting PD for PD(MAX) and solving for the ambient
operating temperature will give the maximum operating
conditions for the regulator circuit.
For proper operation, the maximum power dissipation
must not be exceeded.
For example, when operating the MIC94310-GYMT at an
input voltage of 2.5V and 200mA load with a minimum
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footprint layout, the maximum ambient operating
temperature (TA) can be determined as follows:
0.14W = (125ºC – TA)/(173ºC/W)
TA = 101ºC
Therefore, the maximum ambient operating temperature
allowed in a 1.2mm × 1.6mm Thin DFN package is
101ºC. 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. This information can be
found on Micrel’s website at:
http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/other/LDOBk_ds.pdf
For more information about Micrel’s Ripple Blocker™
products, please visit:
http://www.micrel.com/index.php/en/products/power-
management-ics/ldos/linear-power-filters.html
http://www.micrel.com/index.php/en/products/power-
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mic94300.html
http://www.micrel.com/index.php/en/products/power-
management-ics/ldos/linear-power-filters/article/3-
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Evaluation Board Schematic
Bill of Materials
Item Part Number Manufacturer Description Qty.
C1, C2 GRM155R61A105KE15D Murata(8) Capacitor, 1µF Ceramic, 10V, X7R, Size 0402 2
U1 MIC94310-xxYMT Micrel, Inc.
(9)
200mA LDO with Ripple Blocker™ Technology 1
Notes:
8. Murata Tel: www.murata.com.
9. Micrel, Inc.: www.micrel.com.
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5-Pin SOT-23 (M5)
Note:
10. Package information is correct as of the publication date. For updates and most current information, go to www.micrel.com.
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