LT1965
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1965f
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
0
0
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
100
200
300
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
400
50
150
250
350
1.2
1965 TA01b
TJ = 25°C
TYPICAL APPLICATION
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
1.1A, Low Noise,
Low Dropout Linear Regulator
The LT
®
1965 is a low noise, low dropout linear regulator.
The device supplies 1.1A of output current with a 290mV
typical dropout voltage. Operating quiescent current is
500μA, reducing to <1μA in shutdown. Quiescent current
is well controlled; it does not rise in dropout as with many
other regulators. The LT1965 regulator has very low out-
put noise which makes it ideal for sensitive RF and DSP
supply applications.
Output voltage ranges from 1.20V to 19.5V. The LT1965
regulator is stable with output capacitors as low as 10μF.
Internal protection circuitry includes reverse battery pro-
tection, current limiting with foldback, thermal limiting
and reverse current protection. The LT1965 is available
as an adjustable device with a 1.20V reference voltage.
The package offering includes the 5-lead TO-220, 5-lead
DD-PAK as well as the thermally enhanced 8-lead MSOP
and 8-lead 3mm × 3mm DFN.
3.3V to 2.5V Regulator
Output Current: 1.1A
Dropout Voltage: 290mV
Low Noise: 40μVRMS (10Hz to 100kHz)
500μA Quiescent Current
Wide Input Voltage Range: 1.8V to 20V
No Protection Diodes Needed
Controlled Quiescent Current in Dropout
Adjustable Output from 1.20V to 19.5V
< 1μA Quiescent Current in Shutdown
Stable with 10μF Output Capacitor
Stable with Ceramic, Tantalum or Aluminum
Electrolytic Capacitors
Reverse Battery Protection
No Reverse Current
Current Limit with Foldback Protection
Thermal Limiting
5-Lead TO-220, DD-PAK, Thermally Enhanced 8-Lead
MSOP and 8-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN Packages
Logic Power Supplies
Post Regulator for Switching Supplies
Low Noise Instrumentation
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Dropout Voltage
IN
SHDN
10μF*
*CERAMIC, TANTALUM OR
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC
1965 TA01
OUT
VIN > 3V
TO 20V
ADJ
GND
LT1965
2.5V
1.1A
10μF*
++
5.11k
1%
4.75k
1%
LT1965
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
IN Pin Voltage .........................................................±22V
OUT Pin Voltage ......................................................±22V
Input to Output Differential Voltage (Note 2) ......... ±22V
ADJ Pin Voltage ........................................................±9V
S
H
D
N Pin Voltage ...................................................±22V
Output Short-Circuit Duration .......................... Indefi nite
(Note 1)
TOP VIEW
DD PACKAGE
8-LEAD (3mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN
5
6
7
8
9
4
3
2
1OUT
OUT
ADJ
GND
IN
IN
SHDN
GND
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 65°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 9) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
1
2
3
4
OUT
OUT
ADJ
GND
8
7
6
5
9
IN
IN
SHDN
GND
TOP VIEW
MS8E PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 60°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 9) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
Q PACKAGE
5-LEAD PLASTIC DD-PAK
FRONT VIEW
ADJ
OUT
GND
IN
SHDN
TAB IS
GND
5
4
3
2
1
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 30°C/W
T PACKAGE
5-LEAD PLASTIC TO-220
ADJ
OUT
GND
IN
SHDN
FRONT VIEW
5
4
3
2
1
TAB IS
GND
TJMAX = 125°C, θJA = 50°C/W
PIN CONFIGURATION
ORDER INFORMATION
Operating Junction Temperature Range (E, I Grade)
(Notes 2, 13) ......................................40°C to 125°C
Storage Temperature Range ...................65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
(Only for MSOP, TO-220, DD-PAK Packages) ... 300°C
LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT1965EDD#PBF LT1965EDD#TRPBF LCXW 8-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT1965EMS8E#PBF LT1965EMS8E#TRPBF LTCXX 8-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT1965EQ#PBF LT1965EQ#TRPBF LT1965Q 5-Lead Plastic DD-PAK –40°C to 125°C
LT1965ET#PBF LT1965ET#TRPBF LT1965T 5-Lead Plastic TO-220 –40°C to 125°C
LT1965IDD#PBF LT1965IDD#TRPBF LCXW 8-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT1965IMS8E#PBF LT1965IMS8E#TRPBF LTCXX 8-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT1965IQ#PBF LT1965IQ#TRPBF LT1965Q 5-Lead Plastic DD-PAK –40°C to 125°C
LT1965IT#PBF LT1965IT#TRPBF LT1965T 5-Lead Plastic TO-220 –40°C to 125°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specifi ed with wider operating temperature ranges. *Temperature grades are identifi ed by a label on the shipping container.
Consult LTC Marketing for information on non-standard lead based fi nish parts.
For more information on lead free part marking, go to: http://www.linear.com/leadfree/
For more information on tape and reel specifi cations, go to: http://www.linear.com/tapeandreel/
LT1965
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: Absolute maximum input to output differential voltage is not
achievable with all combinations of rated IN pin and OUT pin voltages.
With the IN pin at 22V, the OUT pin may not be pulled below 0V. The total
measured voltage from IN to OUT must not exceed ±22V.
Note 3: The LT1965 is tested and specifi ed under pulse load conditions
such that TJ TA. The LT1965E is 100% tested at TA = 25°C. Performance
at –40°C and 125°C is assured by design, characterization, and correlation
with statistical process controls. The LT1965I is guaranteed over the full
–40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature range.
Note 4: The LT1965 is tested and specifi ed for these conditions with the
ADJ connected to the OUT pin.
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Minimum Input Voltage (Notes 4, 12) ILOAD = 0.5A
ILOAD = 1.1A
1.65
1.8 2.3
V
V
ADJ Pin Voltage (Notes 4, 5) VIN = 2.1V, ILOAD = 1mA
2.3V < VIN < 20V, 1mA < ILOAD < 1.1A
1.182
1.164
1.20
1.20
1.218
1.236
V
V
Line Regulation (Note 4) ΔVIN = 2.1V to 20V, ILOAD = 1mA 38 mV
Load Regulation VIN = 2.3V, ΔILOAD = 1mA to 1.1A
VIN = 2.3V, ΔILOAD = 1mA to 1.1A
4.25 8
16
mV
mV
Dropout Voltage
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL)
(Notes 6, 7, 12)
ILOAD = 1mA
ILOAD = 1mA
0.05 0.08
0.14
V
V
ILOAD = 100mA
ILOAD = 100mA
0.10 0.175
0.28
V
V
ILOAD = 500mA
ILOAD = 500mA
0.19 0.25
0.36
V
V
ILOAD = 1.1A
ILOAD = 1.1A
0.29 0.36
0.49
V
V
GND Pin Current
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V
(Notes 6, 8)
ILOAD = 0mA
ILOAD = 1mA
ILOAD = 100mA
ILOAD = 500mA
ILOAD = 1.1A
0.5
0.6
2.2
8.2
21
1.1
1.5
5.5
20
40
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
Output Voltage Noise COUT = 10μF, ILOAD = 1.1A, BW = 10Hz to 100kHz 40 μVRMS
ADJ Pin Bias Current (Notes 4, 9) 1.3 4.5 μA
Shutdown Threshold VOUT = Off to On
VOUT = On to Off
0.2
0.85
0.45
2V
V
S
H
D
N Pin Current (Note 10) V
S
H
D
N = 0V
V
S
H
D
N = 20V
0.01
5.5
1
10
μA
μA
Quiescent Current in Shutdown VIN = 6V, V
S
H
D
N = 0V 0.01 1 μA
Ripple Rejection VIN – VOUT = 1.5V (AVG), VRIPPLE = 0.5VP-P,
fRIPPLE = 120Hz, ILOAD = 0.75A
57 75 dB
Current Limit VIN = 7V, VOUT = 0
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V, ΔVOUT = -0.1V (Note 6) 1.2
2A
A
Input Reverse Leakage Current VIN = –20V, VOUT = 0 1 mA
Reverse Output Current (Note 11) VOUT = 1.2V, VIN < 1.2V (Note 4) 175 400 μA
The denotes the specifi cations which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are at TA = 25°C. (Note 3)
Note 5: Maximum junction temperature limits operating conditions. The
regulated output voltage specifi cation does not apply for all possible
combinations of input voltage and output current. Limit the output current
range if operating at the maximum input voltage. Limit the input-to-output
voltage differential if operating at the maximum output current.
Note 6: To satisfy minimum input voltage requirements, the LT1965 is
tested and specifi ed for these conditions with an external resistor divider
(bottom 4.02k, top 4.32k) for an output voltage of 2.5V. The external
resistor divider adds 300μA of output DC load current.
Note 7: Dropout voltage is the minimum input-to-output voltage
differential needed to maintain regulation at a specifi ed output current. In
dropout, the output voltage equals: (VIN – VDROPOUT)
Note 8: GND pin current is tested with VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V and a
current source load. GND pin current increases slightly in dropout. See
GND pin current curves in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
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OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
0
0
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
100
200
300
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
400
500
50
150
250
350
450
1.2
1965 G01
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
0
0
GUARANTEED DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
100
200
300
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
400
500
50
150
250
350
450
1.2
1965 G02
= TEST POINTS
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
0
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
100
200
300
400
500
50
150
250
350
450
1965 G03
IL = 1.1A
IL = 500mA
IL = 100mA
IL = 1mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.9
1965 G04
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
VIN = 6V
RL = , IL = 0
VSHDN = VIN
1.182
ADJ PIN VOLTAGE (V)
1.190
1.198
1.206
1.218
1.186
1.194
1.202
1.210
1.214
1965 G05
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
IL = 1mA
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (mA)
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.9
1965 G06
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0164 8 12 20142 6 10 18
TJ = 25°C
RL = 4.02k
VSHDN = VIN
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Typical Dropout Voltage Guaranteed Dropout Voltage Dropout Voltage
Quiescent Current ADJ Pin Voltage Quiescent Current
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note 9: ADJ pin bias current fl ows into the ADJ pin.
Note 10:
S
H
D
N pin current fl ows into the
S
H
D
N pin.
Note 11: Reverse output current is tested with the IN pin grounded and the
OUT pin forced to the rated output voltage. This current fl ows into the OUT
pin and out of the GND pin.
Note 12: For the LT1965, the minimum input voltage specifi cation limits
the dropout voltage under some output voltage/load conditions.
Note 13: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended
to protect the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction
temperature will exceed 125°C when overtemperature is active.
Continuous operation above the specifi ed maximum operating junction
temperature may impair device reliability.
LT1965
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0
CURRENT LIMIT (A)
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
1965 G14
INPUT/OUTPUT DIFFERENTIAL (V)
0164 8 12 20142 6 10 18
TJ = 125°C
TJ = –50°C
TJ = 25°C
ΔVOUT = –100mV
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
0.2
0.6
1.0
1.4
1.8
1965 G07
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
08246 107135 9
TJ = 25°C
VSHDN = VIN
*FOR VOUT = 1.2V
RL = 24Ω, IL = 50mA*
RL = 120Ω, IL = 10mA*
RL = 1.2k, IL = 1mA*
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
5
10
15
20
25
1965 G08
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
08246 107135 9
TJ = 25°C
VSHDN = VIN
*FOR VOUT = 1.2V
RL = 1.091Ω, IL = 1.1A*
RL = 2.4Ω, IL = 500mA*
RL = 12Ω, IL = 100mA*
LOAD CURRENT (A)
0
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
5.00
10.0
15.0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
20.0
25.0
2.50
7.50
12.5
17.5
22.5
1.2
1965 G09
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V
0
SHDN PIN THRESHOLD (V)
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.9
1965 G10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
OFF TO ON
ON TO OFF
SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V)
0
SHDN PIN INPUT CURRENT (μA)
2
4
6
1
3
5
4 8 12 16 20
20 6 10 14 18
1965 G11
5.0
SHDN PIN INPUT CURRENT (μA)
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6.0
5.1
5.3
5.5
5.7
5.9
1965 G12
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
VSHDN = 20V
0
ADJ PIN BIAS CURRENT (μA)
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
4.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
1965 G13
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
0
CURRENT LIMIT (A)
1.0
2.0
3.0
0.5
1.5
2.5
1965 G15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
VIN = 7V
VOUT = 0V
GND Pin Current GND Pin Current GND Pin Current vs ILOAD
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
S
H
D
N Pin Threshold
S
H
D
N Pin Input Current
S
H
D
N Pin Input Current
ADJ Pin Bias Current Current Limit vs VIN–VOUT Current Limit vs Temperature
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Ripple Rejection vs Temperature Minimum Input Voltage Load Regulation
Output Noise Spectral Density
RMS Output Noise vs Load
Current (10Hz to 100kHz)
1.8V 10Hz to 100kHz
Output Noise
Reverse Output Current Reverse Output Current Ripple Rejection vs Frequency
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
0
REVERSE OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1
2
3
4
5
6
2468
10
1965 G16
TJ = 25°C
VIN = 0V
CURRENT FLOWS INTO
OUTPUT PIN
VOUT = VADJ
0
REVERSE OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.05
0.15
0.25
0.35
0.45
1965 G17
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
VIN = 0V
VOUT = 1.2V
60
RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)
80
100
70
90
1965 G19
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
IL = 0.75A
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V + 0.5P-P
RIPPLE AT f = 120Hz
0
MINIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.0
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.5
1965 G20
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
IL = 500mA
IL = 1.1A
IL = 100mA
–16
LOAD REGULATION (mV)
–12
–8
–4
0
–14
–10
–6
–2
1965 G21
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 125
VIN = 2.3V
ΔIL = 1mA TO 1.1A
0.01
0.10
1.00
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10
OUTPUT NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (μV Hz)
100 1k 10k 100k
1965 G22
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT
= 2.5V
COUT = 10μF
IL = 1.1A
LOAD CURRENT (A)
20
OUTPUT NOISE VOLTAGE (μVRMS)
30
50
70
80
0.0001 0.01 0.1 10
10
0.001 1
60
40
0
1965 G23
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 1.2V
COUT = 10μF
IL = 1.1A
VOUT = 1.5V 400μs/DIV
VOUT
100μV/DIV
1965 G24
COUT = 10μF
IL = 1.1A
FREQUENCY (Hz)
20
RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)
30
50
60
80
90
10 1k 10k 1M
10
100 100k
70
40
0
1965 G18
IL = 0.75A
COUT = 10μF CERAMIC
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL)
+ 1V + 50mVRMS RIPPLE
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TIME (μs)
0
SHDN AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
8020 40 60 1007010 30 50 90
1965 G26
OUTPUT
SHDN
VIN = 3.3V
COUT = 10μF CERAMIC
RL = 2.5k, IL = 1mA FOR VOUT = 2.5V
0
0.0
–100
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
DEVIATION (mV)
LOAD CURRENT (A)
–50
0
50
100
0.5
1.0
1.5
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
1965 G25
TIME (μs)
VIN = 4.3V
CIN = 10μF CERAMIC
COUT = 10μF CERAMIC
VOUT = 3.3V
PIN FUNCTIONS
OUT (Pins 1, 2 / 1, 2 / 4 / 4): Output. This pin supplies
power to the load. Use a minimum output capacitor of
10μF to prevent oscillations. Large load transient applica-
tions require larger output capacitors to limit peak volt-
age transients. See the Applications Information section
for more information on output capacitance and reverse
output characteristics.
ADJ (Pins 3 / 3 / 5 / 5): Adjust. This pin is the input to the
error amplifi er. It has a typical bias current of 1.3μA that
ows into the pin. The ADJ pin voltage is 1.20V referenced
to ground.
GND (Pins 4, 5 / 4, 5 / 3 / 3): Ground. For the adjustable
LT1965, connect the bottom of the resistor divider, setting
output voltage, directly to GND for optimum regulation.
S
H
D
N (Pin 6 / 6 / 1 / 1): Shutdown. Pulling the
S
H
D
N pin
low puts the LT1965 into a low power state and turns the
output off. Drive the
S
H
D
N pin with either logic or an open
collector/drain with a pull-up resistor. The resistor sup-
plies the pull-up current to the open collector/drain logic,
normally several microamperes and the
S
H
D
N pin current,
typically less than 6μA. If unused, connect the
S
H
D
N pin
to VIN. The LT1965 will be in its low power shutdown state
if the
S
H
D
N pin is not connected. The
S
H
D
N pin cannot
be driven below GND unless it is tied to the IN pin. If the
S
H
D
N pin is driven below GND while IN is powered, the
output will turn on.
S
H
D
N pin logic cannot be referenced
to a negative supply rail.
IN (Pins 7, 8 / 7, 8 / 2 / 2): Input. This pin supplies power
to the device. The LT1965 requires a bypass capacitor at IN
if located more than six inches from the main input fi lter
capacitor. Include a bypass capacitor in battery-powered
circuits as a battery’s output impedance generally rises
with frequency. A bypass capacitor in the range of 1μF to
10μF suffi ces. The LT1965’s design withstands reverse
voltages on the IN pin with respect to ground and the
OUT pin. In the case of a reversed input, which occurs if
a battery is plugged in backwards, the LT1965 behaves
as if a diode is in series with its input. No reverse current
ows into the LT1965 and no reverse voltage appears at
the load. The device protects itself and the load.
Exposed Pad (Pin 9 / 9, DFN and MSOP Packages Only):
Ground. Tie this pin directly to Pins 4 and 5 and the PCB
ground. This pin provides enhanced thermal performance
with its connection to the PCB ground. See the Applica-
tions Information section for thermal considerations and
calculating junction temperature.
(DFN/MSOP/DD-PAK/TO-220)
Transient Response
S
H
D
N Transient Response
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
LT1965
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The LT1965 is a 1.1A low dropout regulator with shut-
down. The device is capable of supplying 1.1A at a typical
dropout voltage of 290mV. The low operating quiescent
current (500μA) drops to less than 1μA in shutdown. In
addition to its low quiescent current, the LT1965 regulator
incorporates several protection features that make it ideal
for use in battery-powered systems. The device protects
itself against both reverse input and reverse output volt-
ages. In battery backup applications, if a backup battery
holds up the output when the input is pulled to ground,
the LT1965 performs like it has a diode in series with its
output, preventing reverse current fl ow. Also, in dual sup-
ply applications where the regulator load is returned to a
negative supply, the output can be pulled below ground
by as much as 20V. The LT1965 still starts and operates
normally in this situation.
Adjustable Operation
The LT1965 has an output voltage range of 1.20V to 20V.
Figure 1 illustrates that the ratio of two external resistors
sets the output voltage. The device servos the output to
maintain the ADJ pin voltage at 1.20V referenced to ground.
R1’s current equals 1.20V/R1. R2’s current equals R1’s
current plus the ADJ pin bias current. The ADJ pin bias
current, 1.3μA at 25°C, fl ows through R2 into the ADJ pin.
Use the formula in Figure 1 to calculate output voltage.
Linear Technology recommends that R1’s value be less
than 12.1k to minimize output voltage errors due to the
ADJ pin bias current. In shutdown, the output turns off
and the divider current is zero. For curves depicting ADJ
Pin Voltage vs Temperature and ADJ Pin Bias Current vs
Temperature, see the Typical Performance Characteristics
section.
The adjustable device is tested and specifi ed with the ADJ
pin tied to the OUT pin for an output voltage of 1.20V.
Specifi cations for output voltages greater than 1.20V are
proportional to the ratio of the desired output voltage to
1.20V: VOUT/1.20V. For example, load regulation for an
output current change of 1mA to 1.1A is typically –4.25mV
at VOUT = 1.20V. At VOUT = 5V, load regulation is:
5
120 425 1771
V
VmV mV
.•– . .=
Output Capacitance
The LT1965’s design is stable with a wide range of out-
put capacitors. The ESR of the output capacitor affects
stability, most notably with small capacitors. A minimum
output capacitor of 10μF with an ESR of 3Ω or less is
recommended to prevent oscillations. The LT1965 is a
low quiescent current device and output load transient
response is a function of output capacitance. Larger values
of output capacitance decrease the peak deviations and
provide improved transient response for larger current
changes.
Ceramic capacitors require extra consideration. Manufac-
turers make ceramic capacitors with a variety of dielectrics,
each with different behavior across temperature and applied
voltage. The most common dielectrics used are specifi ed
with EIA temperature characteristic codes of Z5U, Y5V,
X5R and X7R. The Z5U and Y5V dielectrics provide high
C-V products in a small package at low cost, but exhibit
strong voltage and temperature coeffi cients as shown in
Figures 2 and 3. When used with a 5V regulator, a 16V
10μF Y5V capacitor can exhibit an effective value as low
as 1μF to 2μF for the DC bias applied and over the operat-
ing temperature range. The X5R and X7R dielectrics yield
much more stable characteristics and are more suitable
for use as the output capacitor. The X7R type works over
a wider temperature range and has better temperature
stability whereas X5R is less expensive and is available in
higher values. Care still must be exercised when using X5R
and X7R capacitors; the X5R and X7R codes only specify
operating temperature range and maximum capacitance
change over temperature. Capacitance change due to DC
bias with X5R and X7R capacitors is better than Y5V and
Z5U capacitors, but can still be signifi cant enough to drop
Figure 1. Adjustable Operation
IN
1965 F01
R2
OUT
VIN
VOUT
ADJ
GND
LT1965
R1
+VV
R
RIR
VV
I
OUT ADJ
ADJ
AD
=+
+
=
120 1 2
12
120
.•
.
JJ µA AT C
OUTPUT RANGE V TO V
=
=
13 25
120 195
..
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capacitor values below appropriate levels. Capacitor DC
bias characteristics tend to improve as component case
size increases, but expected capacitance at operating
voltages should be verifi ed.
Voltage and temperature coeffi cients are not the only
sources of problems. Some ceramic capacitors have a
piezoelectric response. A piezoelectric device generates
voltage across its terminals due to mechanical stress,
similar to the way a piezoelectric accelerometer or micro-
phone works. For a ceramic capacitor, the stress can be
induced by vibrations in the system or thermal transients.
The resulting voltages produced can cause appreciable
amounts of noise. A ceramic capacitor produced the trace
in Figure 4 in response to light tapping from a pencil.
Similar vibration induced behavior can masquerade as
increased output voltage noise.
Overload Recovery
Like many IC power regulators, the LT1965 has safe oper-
ating area protection. The safe area protection decreases
current limit as input-to-output voltage increases and keeps
the power transistor inside a safe operating region for all
values of input-to-output voltage. The protective design
provides some output current at all values of input-to-
output voltage up to the device breakdown.
When power is fi rst applied, as input voltage rises, the
output follows the input, allowing the regulator to start up
into very heavy loads. During start-up, as the input voltage
is rising, the input-to-output voltage differential is small,
allowing the regulator to supply large output currents. With
a high input voltage, a problem can occur wherein removal
of an output short will not allow the output to recover.
Figure 2. Ceramic Capacitor DC Bias Characteristics Figure 3. Ceramic Capacitor Temperature Characteristics
Figure 4. Noise Resulting from Tapping on a Ceramic Capacitor
DC BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
1965 F02
20
0
–20
–40
–60
–80
100 04810
26 12 14
X5R
Y5V
16
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10μF
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
40
20
0
–20
–40
–60
–80
100
25 75
1965 F03
–25 0 50 100 125
Y5V
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
X5R
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10μF
1ms/DIV
1mV/DIV
1965 F04
VOUT = 1.3V
COUT = 10μF
ILOAD = 0
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Other regulators, such as the LT1083/LT1084/LT1085
family, also exhibit this phenomenon, so it is not unique
to the LT1965.
The problem occurs with a heavy output load when the
input voltage is high and the output voltage is low. Com-
mon situations include immediately after the removal of a
short-circuit or if the shutdown pin is pulled high after the
input voltage has already been turned on. The load line for
such a load may intersect the output current curve at two
points. If this happens, there are two stable output operating
points for the regulator. With this double intersection, the
input power supply may need to be cycled down to zero
and brought up again to make the output recover.
Output Voltage Noise
The LT1965 regulator’s design provides low output voltage
noise over the 10Hz to 100kHz bandwidth while operating
at full load. Output voltage noise is approximately 80nV/√
H
z
over this frequency bandwidth for the LT1965. For higher
output voltages (generated by using a resistor divider),
the output voltage noise gains up accordingly.
Higher values of output voltage noise may be measured
if care is not exercised with regard to circuit layout and
testing. Crosstalk from nearby traces can induce unwanted
noise onto the LT1965’s output. Power supply ripple rejec-
tion must also be considered; the LT1965 regulator does
not have unlimited power supply rejection and will pass a
small portion of the input noise through to the output.
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Thermal Considerations
The LT1965’s maximum rated junction temperature of
125°C limits its power handling capability. Two compon-
ents comprise the power dissipated by the device:
1. Output current multiplied by the input/output voltage
differential: IOUT • (VIN – VOUT), and
2. GND pin current multiplied by the input voltage:
IGND • VIN
GND pin current is determined using the GND Pin Current
curves in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
Power dissipation equals the sum of the two components
listed.
The LT1965 regulator has internal thermal limiting that
protects the device during overload conditions. For con-
tinuous normal conditions, do not exceed the maximum
junction temperature rating of 125°C. Carefully consider
all sources of thermal resistance from junction to ambi-
ent including other heat sources mounted in proximity to
the LT1965.
The underside of the LT1965 DFN package has exposed
metal (4mm2) from the lead frame to the die attachment.
The underside of the LT1965 MSOP package also has ex-
posed metal (2mm2). Both packages allow heat to directly
transfer from the die junction to the printed circuit board
metal to control maximum operating junction temperature.
The dual-in-line pin arrangement allows metal to extend
beyond the ends of the package on the topside (component
side) of a PCB. Connect this metal to GND on the PCB.
The multiple IN and OUT pins of the LT1965 also assist
in spreading heat to the PCB.
For surface mount devices, heat sinking is accomplished
by using the heat spreading capabilities of the PC board
and its copper traces. Copper board stiffeners and plated
through-holes can also be used to spread the heat gener-
ated by power devices.
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The following tables list thermal resistance for several
different board sizes and copper areas. All measurements
were taken in still air on 1/16" FR-4 board with one ounce
copper.
Table 1. Measured Thermal Resistance for DFN Package
Copper Area Thermal Resistance
Topside* Backside Board Area (Junction-to-Ambient)
2500mm22500mm22500mm260°C/W
1000mm22500mm22500mm262°C/W
225mm22500mm22500mm265°C/W
100mm22500mm22500mm268°C/W
50mm22500mm22500mm270°C/W
*Device is mounted on topside
Table 2. Measured Thermal Resistance for MSOP Package
Copper Area Thermal Resistance
Topside* Backside Board Area (Junction-to-Ambient)
2500mm22500mm22500mm255°C/W
1000mm22500mm22500mm257°C/W
225mm22500mm22500mm260°C/W
100mm22500mm22500mm265°C/W
50mm22500mm22500mm268°C/W
*Device is mounted on topside
Table 3. Measured Thermal Resistance for DD-PAK Package
Copper Area Thermal Resistance
Topside* Backside Board Area (Junction-to-Ambient)
2500mm22500mm22500mm225°C/W
1000mm22500mm22500mm230°C/W
125mm22500mm22500mm235°C/W
*Device is mounted on topside
Measured Thermal Resistance for TO-220 Package
Thermal Resistance (Junction-to-Case) = 3°C/W
Calculating Junction Temperature
Example: Given an output voltage of 2.5V, an input voltage
range of 3.3V ± 5%, an output current range of 0mA to
500mA and a maximum ambient temperature of 85°C,
what will the maximum junction temperature be?
The power dissipated by the device equals:
I
OUT(MAX) • (VIN(MAX) – VOUT) + IGND • VIN(MAX)
where:
I
OUT(MAX) = 500mA
V
IN(MAX) = 3.465V
I
GND at (IOUT = 500mA, VIN = 3.465V) = 8.2mA
So,
P = 500mA(3.465V – 2.5V) + 8.2mA(3.465V) = 0.511W
Using a DFN package, the thermal resistance will be in
the range of 60°C/W to 70°C/W depending on the cop-
per area. So the junction temperature rise above ambient
approximately equals:
0.511W • 65°C/W = 33.22°C
The maximum junction temperature equals the maximum
ambient temperature plus the maximum junction tempera-
ture rise above ambient or:
T
JMAX = 85°C + 33.22°C = 118.22°C
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
0
REVERSE OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
1
2
3
4
5
6
2468
10
1965 F05
TJ = 25°C
VIN = 0V
CURRENT FLOWS INTO
OUTPUT PIN
VOUT = VADJ
Protection Features
The LT1965 incorporates several protection features
that make it ideal for use in battery-powered circuits.
In addition to the normal protection features associated
with monolithic regulators, such as current limiting and
thermal limiting, the device also protects against reverse
input voltages, reverse output voltages and reverse out-
put-to-input voltages.
Current limit protection and thermal overload protection
protect the device against current overload conditions
at its output. For normal operation, do not exceed the
maximum rated junction temperature of 125°C.
The input of the device withstands reverse voltages of 22V.
The LT1965 limits current fl ow to less than 1mA (typically
less than 200μA) and no negative voltage appears at the
output. The device protects both itself and the load against
batteries that are plugged in backwards.
The LT1965 incurs no damage if its output is pulled below
ground. If the input is left open circuit or grounded, the
output can be pulled below ground by 22V. For the adjust-
able version, the output acts like an open circuit and no
current fl ows from the output. However, current fl ows in
(but is limited by) the resistor divider that sets the output
voltage. If the input is powered by a voltage source, the
output sources current equal to its current limit capability
and the LT1965 protects itself by thermal limiting. In this
case, grounding the
S
H
D
N pin turns off the device and
stops the output from sourcing current.
The LT1965 incurs no damage if the ADJ pin is pulled above
or below ground by 9V. If the input is left open circuit or
grounded, the ADJ pin performs like an open circuit when
pulled below ground and like a large resistor (typically 5k
up to 3V on the ADJ pin and then 1.5k up to 9V) in series
with a diode when pulled above ground.
In situations where the ADJ pin connects to a resistor
divider that would pull the ADJ pin above its 9V clamp volt-
age if the output is pulled high, the ADJ pin input current
must be limited to less than 5mA. For example, a resistor
divider is used to provide a regulated 1.5V output from the
1.20V reference when the output is forced to 20V. The top
resistor of the resistor divider must be chosen to limit the
current into the ADJ pin to less than 5mA when the ADJ
pin is at 9V. The 11V difference between the OUT and ADJ
pins divided by the 5mA maximum current into the ADJ
pin yields a minimum top resistor value of 2.2k.
In circuits where a backup battery is required, several
different input/output conditions can occur. The output
voltage may be held up while the input is either pulled
to ground, pulled to some intermediate voltage, or is left
open circuit. Current fl ow back into the output follows the
curve shown in Figure 5.
If the LT1965’s IN pin is forced below the OUT pin or the
OUT pin is pulled above the IN pin, input current typically
drops to less than 2μA. This occurs if the LT1965 input is
connected to a discharged (low voltage) battery and either
a backup battery or a second regulator holds up the output.
The state of the
S
H
D
N pin has no effect on the reverse
output current if the output is pulled above the input.
Figure 5. Reverse Output Current
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
R1
0.01Ω
R2
0.01Ω
R5
10k
R4
2.2k
R7
4.02k
1%
C2
22μF
1965 TA03
VIN > 3.7V
3.3V
2.2A
8
1
3
2
4
C3
0.01μF
IN OUT
ADJ
GND
LT1965
SHDN
IN
SHDN
OUT
ADJ
GND
LT1965
SHDN
+
C1
100μF
+
+
1/2
LT1366
R6
6.65k
1%
R3
2.2k
R9
4.02k
1%
R8
6.98k
1%
Paralleling of Regulators for Higher Output Current
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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
MSOP (MS8E) 0603
0.53 ± 0.152
(.021 ± .006)
SEATING
PLANE
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR
GATE BURRS. MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL
NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX
0.18
(.007)
0.254
(.010)
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.22 – 0.38
(.009 – .015)
TYP
0.127 ± 0.076
(.005 ± .003)
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
0° – 6° TYP
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “A”
GAUGE
PLANE
12
34
4.90 ± 0.152
(.193 ± .006)
8
8
1
BOTTOM VIEW OF
EXPOSED PAD OPTION
765
3.00 ± 0.102
(.118 ± .004)
(NOTE 3)
3.00 ± 0.102
(.118 ± .004)
(NOTE 4)
0.52
(.0205)
REF
1.83 ± 0.102
(.072 ± .004)
2.06 ± 0.102
(.081 ± .004)
5.23
(.206)
MIN
3.20 – 3.45
(.126 – .136)
2.083 ± 0.102
(.082 ± .004)
2.794 ± 0.102
(.110 ± .004)
0.889 ± 0.127
(.035 ± .005)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
0.42 ± 0.038
(.0165 ± .0015)
TYP
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
3.00 ±0.10
(4 SIDES)
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION
ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
NOTE:
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WEED-1)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
0.38 ± 0.10
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
1.65 ± 0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
R = 0.115
TYP
2.38 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
14
85
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(NOTE 6)
0.200 REF
0.00 – 0.05
(DD) DFN 1203
0.25 ± 0.05
2.38 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
1.65 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)2.15 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
0.675 ±0.05
3.5 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
DD Package
8-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1698)
MS8E Package
8-Lead Plastic MSOP
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1662)
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However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
T5 (TO-220) 0801
.028 – .038
(0.711 – 0.965)
.067
(1.70) .135 – .165
(3.429 – 4.191)
.700 – .728
(17.78 – 18.491)
.045 – .055
(1.143 – 1.397)
.095 – .115
(2.413 – 2.921)
.013 – .023
(0.330 – 0.584)
.620
(15.75)
TYP
.155 – .195*
(3.937 – 4.953)
.152 – .202
(3.861 – 5.131)
.260 – .320
(6.60 – 8.13)
.165 – .180
(4.191 – 4.572)
.147 – .155
(3.734 – 3.937)
DIA
.390 – .415
(9.906 – 10.541)
.330 – .370
(8.382 – 9.398)
.460 – .500
(11.684 – 12.700)
.570 – .620
(14.478 – 15.748)
.230 – .270
(5.842 – 6.858)
BSC
SEATING PLANE
* MEASURED AT THE SEATING PLANE
Q Package
5-Lead Plastic DD Pak
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1461)
T Package
5-Lead Plastic TO-220 (Standard)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1420)
Q(DD5) 0502
.028 – .038
(0.711 – 0.965)
TYP
.143 +.012
–.020
()
3.632 +0.305
0.508
.067
(1.702)
BSC
.013 – .023
(0.330 – 0.584)
.095 – .115
(2.413 – 2.921)
.004 +.008
–.004
()
0.102 +0.203
0.102
.050 ± .012
(1.270 ± 0.305)
.059
(1.499)
TYP
.045 – .055
(1.143 – 1.397)
.165 – .180
(4.191 – 4.572)
.330 – .370
(8.382 – 9.398)
.060
(1.524)
TYP
.390 – .415
(9.906 – 10.541)
15° TYP
.420
.350
.565
.090
.042
.067
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
.325
.205
.080
.565
.090
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
FOR THICKER SOLDER PASTE APPLICATIONS
.042
.067
.420
.276
.320
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN INCH/
(MILLIMETER)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
.300
(7.620)
.075
(1.905)
.183
(4.648)
.060
(1.524)
.060
(1.524)
.256
(6.502)
BOTTOM VIEW OF DD PAK
HATCHED AREA IS SOLDER PLATED
COPPER HEAT SINK
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Low Noise < 20μVRMS, S8 Package
LT1764/LT1764A 3A, Low Noise, Fast Transient Response,
LDO
VIN: 2.7V to 20V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.21V, VDO = 0.34V, IQ = 1mA, ISD = < 1μA, Low Noise
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Low Noise < 60μVRMS, ThinSOT™ Package
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Low Noise < 20μVRMS, MS8 Package
LT1963/LT1963A 1.5A, Low Noise, Fast Transient Response,
LDO
VIN: 2.1V to 20V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.21V, VDO = 0.34V, IQ = 1mA, ISD = < 1μA,
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LT3020 100mA, Low Voltage VDO, VIN(MIN) = 0.9V,
LDO
VIN: 0.9V to 10V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.20V, VDO = 0.15V, IQ = 120μA, ISD = 3μA, DFN and
MS8 Packages
LT3021 500mA, Low Voltage VDO, VIN(MIN) = 0.9V,
LDO
VIN: 0.9V to 10V, VOUT(MIN) = 0.20V, VDO = 0.16V, IQ = 120μA, ISD = 3μA, DFN and
S8 Packages
LT3023 Dual, 2x 100mA, Low Noise Micropower,
LDO
VIN: 1.8V to 20V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.22V, VDO = 0.30V, IQ = 40μA, ISD = < 1μA, DFN and
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LT3024 Dual, 100mA/500mA, Low Noise
Micropower, LDO
VIN: 1.8V to 20V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.22V, VDO = 0.30V, IQ = 60μA, ISD = < 1μA, DFN and
TSSOP Packages
LT3027 Dual, 2x 100mA, Low Noise Micropower,
LDO with Independent Inputs
VIN: 1.8V to 20V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.22V, VDO = 0.30V, IQ = 25μA, ISD = < 1μA,
Low Noise < 20μVRMS, DFN and MS10 Packages
LT3028 Dual, 100mA/500mA, Low Noise
Micropower, LDO with Independent Inputs
VIN: 1.8V to 20V, VOUT(MIN) = 1.22V, VDO = 0.30V, IQ = 30μA, ISD = < 1μA,
Low Noise < 20μVRMS, DFN and TSSOP Packages
ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation
Adjustable Current Source
+
LT1004-1.2
VIN > 2.7V C1
10μF
+C4
10μF
R3
2k
R1
1k
R2
80.6k
R4
2.2k
R5, 0.01Ω
R6
2.2k
LT1965
IN
SHDN
OUT
ADJ
GND
+
1/2
LT1366
R8
100k
LOAD
R7
470Ω
2
1
8
3
4
C3
1μF
C2
3.3μF
1965 TA04
NOTE: ADJUST R1 FOR
0A TO 1.1A CONSTANT-CURRENT