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Typical applicaTion
FeaTures DescripTion
45V VIN, 500mA Low Noise,
Linear Regulator with Programmable
Current Limit and Power Good
The LT
®
3065 Series are micropower, low noise, low dropout
voltage (LDO) linear regulators that operate over a 1.8V
to 45V input voltage range. The devices supply 500mA of
output current with a typical dropout voltage of 300mV. A
single external capacitor provides programmable low noise
reference performance and output soft-start functionality.
A single external resistor programs the LT3065’s current
limit, accurate to ±10% over a wide input voltage and tem-
perature range. A PWRGD flag indicates output regulation.
The LT3065 optimizes stability and transient response
with low ESR ceramic capacitors, requiring a minimum of
3.3µF. Internal protection circuitry includes current limiting
with foldback, thermal limiting, reverse battery protection,
reverse current protection and reverse output protection.
The LT3065 is available in fixed output voltages of 1.2V,
1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V, and as an adjustable de-
vice with an output voltage range from 0.6V to 40V. The
LT3065 is available in the thermally-enhanced 10-lead
3mm × 3mm DFN and 12-lead MSOP packages.
5V Supply with 200mA Precision Current Limit
applicaTions
n Input Voltage Range: 1.8V to 45V
n Output Current: 500mA
n Dropout Voltage: 300mV
n Programmable Precision Current Limit: ±10%
n Power Good Flag
n Low Noise: 25µVRMS (10Hz to 100kHz)
n Adjustable Output (VREF = VOUT(MIN) = 600mV)
n Output Tolerance: ±2% Over Line, Load and
Temperature
n Stable with Low ESR, Ceramic Output Capacitors
(3.3µF Minimum)
n Single Capacitor Soft-Starts Reference and Lowers
Output Noise
n Current Limit Foldback Protection
n Shutdown Current: <1µA
n Reverse Battery and Thermal Limit Protection
n 10-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN and 12-lead MSOP
Packages
n Battery-Powered Systems
n Automotive Power Supplies
n Industrial Power Supplies
n Avionic Power Supplies
n Portable Instruments
Precision Current Limit, RIMAX = 1.5k
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
204
212
220
125
3065 TA01b
196
188
200
208
216
192
184
180 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
VIN = 5.6V
VIN = 10V
VOUT(NOMINAL) = 5V
LT3065-5
GND
500k
10nF
OUT
SENSE
ADJ
IMAX
IN
SHDN
PWRGD
REF/BYP
3.3µF
5.6V TO 13V
IN
5V
OUT
200mA
3.3µF
1.5k 22nF
3065 TA01a
1nF
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absoluTe MaxiMuM raTings
IN Pin Voltage .........................................................±50V
OUT Pin Voltage ........................................... +40V, –50V
Input-to-Output Differential Voltage (Note 2) ..+50V, –40V
ADJ Pin Voltage ......................................................±50V
SENSE Pin Voltage ..................................................±50V
SHDN Pin Voltage ...................................................±50V
PWRGD Pin Voltage .......................................0.3V, 50V
IMAX Pin Voltage ..............................................0.3V, 7V
REF/BYP Pin Voltage ...................................................1V
(Note 1)
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LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT3065EDD#PBF LT3065EDD#TRPBF LGKS 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IDD#PBF LT3065IDD#TRPBF LGKS 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HDD#PBF LT3065HDD#TRPBF LGKS 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPDD#PBF LT3065MPDD#TRPBF LGKS 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –55°c to 150°C
LT3065EDD-1.2#PBF LT3065EDD-1.2#TRPBF LGQV 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IDD-1.2#PBF LT3065IDD-1.2#TRPBF LGQV 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HDD-1.2#PBF LT3065HDD-1.2#TRPBF LGQV 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPDD-1.2#PBF LT3065MPDD-1.2#TRPBF LGQV 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EDD-1.5#PBF LT3065EDD-1.5#TRPBF LGQW 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IDD-1.5#PBF LT3065IDD-1.5#TRPBF LGQW 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HDD-1.5#PBF LT3065HDD-1.5#TRPBF LGQW 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPDD-1.5#PBF LT3065MPDD-1.5#TRPBF LGQW 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EDD-1.8#PBF LT3065EDD-1.8#TRPBF LGQX 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IDD-1.8#PBF LT3065IDD-1.8#TRPBF LGQX 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HDD-1.8#PBF LT3065HDD-1.8#TRPBF LGQX 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPDD-1.8#PBF LT3065MPDD-1.8#TRPBF LGQX 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EDD-2.5#PBF LT3065EDD-2.5#TRPBF LGQY 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
TOP VIEW
11
GND
DD PACKAGE
10-LEAD (3mm × 3mm) PLASTIC DFN
10
9
6
7
8
4
5
3
2
1OUT
OUT
ADJ/SENSE*
GND/ADJ*
REF/BYP
IN
IN
SHDN
PWRGD
IMAX
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 31°C/W, θJC = 9°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
1
2
3
4
5
6
IN
IN
SHDN
PWRGD
IMAX
NC
12
11
10
9
8
7
OUT
OUT
ADJ/SENSE*
GND/ADJ*
REF/BYP
NC
TOP VIEW
13
GND
MSE PACKAGE
12-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 28°C/W, θJC = 6°C/W
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 13) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
*Pin 7: GND for LT3065, ADJ for LT3065-1.2, LT3065-1.5, LT3065-1.8, LT3065-2.5,
LT3065-3.3, LT3065-5
*Pin 8: ADJ for LT3065, SENSE for LT3065-1.2, LT3065-1.5, LT3065-1.8, LT3065-2.5,
LT3065-3.3, LT3065-5
*Pin 9: GND for LT3065, ADJ for LT3065-1.2, LT3065-1.5, LT3065-1.8, LT3065-2.5,
LT3065-3.3, LT3065-5
*Pin 10: ADJ for LT3065, SENSE for LT3065-1.2, LT3065-1.5, LT3065-1.8, LT3065-2.5,
LT3065-3.3, LT3065-5
pin conFiguraTion
Output Short-Circuit Duration .......................... Indefinite
Operating Junction Temperature Range (Notes 3, 5, 14)
E-, I-Grades ....................................... 40°C to 125°C
MP-Grade .......................................... 55°C to 150°C
H-Grade ............................................. –40°C to 150°C
Storage Temperature Range .................. 6C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
MSOP Package Only ......................................... 300°C
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LEAD FREE FINISH TAPE AND REEL PART MARKING* PACKAGE DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE
LT3065IDD-2.5#PBF LT3065IDD-2.5#TRPBF LGQY 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HDD-2.5#PBF LT3065HDD-2.5#TRPBF LGQY 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPDD-2.5#PBF LT3065MPDD-2.5#TRPBF LGQY 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EDD-3.3#PBF LT3065EDD-3.3#TRPBF LGQZ 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IDD-3.3#PBF LT3065IDD-3.3#TRPBF LGQZ 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HDD-3.3#PBF LT3065HDD-3.3#TRPBF LGQZ 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPDD-3.3#PBF LT3065MPDD-3.3#TRPBF LGQZ 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EDD-5#PBF LT3065EDD-5#TRPBF LGRB 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IDD-5#PBF LT3065IDD-5#TRPBF LGRB 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HDD-5#PBF LT3065HDD-5#TRPBF LGRB 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPDD-5#PBF LT3065MPDD-5#TRPBF LGRB 10-Lead (3mm x 3mm) Plastic DFN –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EMSE#PBF LT3065EMSE#TRPBF 3065 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IMSE#PBF LT3065IMSE#TRPBF 3065 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HMSE#PBF LT3065HMSE#TRPBF 3065 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPMSE#PBF LT3065MPMSE#TRPBF 3065 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EMSE-1.2#PBF LT3065EMSE-1.2#TRPBF 306512 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IMSE-1.2#PBF LT3065IMSE-1.2#TRPBF 306512 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HMSE-1.2#PBF LT3065HMSE-1.2#TRPBF 306512 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPMSE-1.2#PBF LT3065MPMSE-1.2#TRPBF 306512 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EMSE-1.5#PBF LT3065EMSE-1.5#TRPBF 306515 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IMSE-1.5#PBF LT3065IMSE-1.5#TRPBF 306515 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HMSE-1.5#PBF LT3065HMSE-1.5#TRPBF 306515 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPMSE-1.5#PBF LT3065MPMSE-1.5#TRPBF 306515 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EMSE-1.8#PBF LT3065EMSE-1.8#TRPBF 306518 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IMSE-1.8#PBF LT3065IMSE-1.8#TRPBF 306518 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HMSE-1.8#PBF LT3065HMSE-1.8#TRPBF 306518 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPMSE-1.8#PBF LT3065MPMSE-1.8#TRPBF 306518 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EMSE-2.5#PBF LT3065EMSE-2.5#TRPBF 306525 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IMSE-2.5#PBF LT3065IMSE-2.5#TRPBF 306525 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HMSE-2.5#PBF LT3065HMSE-2.5#TRPBF 306525 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPMSE-2.5#PBF LT3065MPMSE-2.5#TRPBF 306525 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EMSE-3.3#PBF LT3065EMSE-3.3#TRPBF 306533 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IMSE-3.3#PBF LT3065IMSE-3.3#TRPBF 306533 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HMSE-3.3#PBF LT3065HMSE-3.3#TRPBF 306533 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPMSE-3.3#PBF LT3065MPMSE-3.3#TRPBF 306533 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –55°C to 150°C
LT3065EMSE-5#PBF LT3065EMSE-5#TRPBF 30655 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065IMSE-5#PBF LT3065IMSE-5#TRPBF 30655 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 125°C
LT3065HMSE-5#PBF LT3065HMSE-5#TRPBF 30655 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –40°C to 150°C
LT3065MPMSE-5#PBF LT3065MPMSE-5#TRPBF 30655 12-Lead Plastic MSOP –55°C to 150°C
Consult LTC Marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges. *The temperature grade is identified by a label on the shipping container.
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designated sales channels with #TRMPBF suffix.
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elecTrical characTerisTics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 3).
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Minimum Input Voltage (Notes 4, 9) ILOAD = 500mA l1.8 2.2 V
Regulated Output Voltage LT3065-1.2: VIN = 2.2V, ILOAD = 1mA
2.2V < VIN < 45V, 1mA < ILOAD < 500mA
LT3065-1.5: VIN = 2.2V, ILOAD = 1mA
2.2V < VIN < 45V, 1mA < ILOAD < 500mA
LT3065-1.8: VIN = 2.4V, ILOAD = 1mA
2.4V < VIN < 45V, 1mA < ILOAD < 500mA
LT3065-2.5: VIN = 3.1V, ILOAD = 1mA
3.1V < VIN < 45V, 1mA < ILOAD < 500mA
LT3065-3.3: VIN = 3.9V, ILOAD = 1mA
3.9V < VIN < 45V, 1mA < ILOAD < 500mA
LT3065-5: VIN = 5.6V, ILOAD = 1mA
5.6V < VIN < 45V, 1mA < ILOAD < 500mA
l
l
l
l
l
l
1.188
1.176
1.485
1.470
1.782
1.764
2.475
2.450
3.267
3.234
4.950
4.900
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.5
3.3
5
1.212
1.224
1.515
1.530
1.818
1.836
2.525
2.550
3.333
3.366
5.050
5.100
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
ADJ Pin Voltage (Notes 4, 5) LT3065: VIN = 2.2V, ILOAD = 1mA
2.2V < VIN < 45V, 1mA < ILOAD < 500mA
l
594
588
600 606
612
mV
mV
Line Regulation
ILOAD = 1mA
LT3065-1.2: ΔVIN = 2.2V to 45V
LT3065-1.5: ΔVIN = 2.2V to 45V
LT3065-1.8: ΔVIN = 2.4V to 45V
LT3065-2.5: ΔVIN = 3.1V to 45V
LT3065-3.3: ΔVIN = 3.9V to 45V
LT3065-5: ΔVIN = 5.6V to 45V
LT3065: ΔVIN = 2.2V to 45V (Note 4)
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.6
2.0
3.1
0.1
7
8.8
10.5
14.6
19.3
29.2
3
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
Load Regulation
ΔILOAD = 1mA to 500mA
LT3065-1.2, VIN = 2.2V
LT3065-1.5, VIN = 2.2V
LT3065-1.8, VIN = 2.4V
LT3065-2.5 VIN = 3.1V
LT3065-3.3, VIN = 3.9V
LT3065-5, VIN = 5.6V
LT3065, VIN = 2.2V (Note 4)
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.2
1.6
2.4
0.1
8
10
12
16.7
11
33.4
4
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
Dropout Voltage, VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL)
(Notes 6, 7)
ILOAD = 10mA
l
110 150
210
mV
mV
ILOAD = 50mA
l
145 200
310
mV
mV
ILOAD = 100mA
l
175 220
330
mV
mV
ILOAD = 500mA
l
300 350
510
mV
mV
GND Pin Current,
VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 0.6V
(Notes 7, 8)
ILOAD = 0mA
ILOAD = 1mA
ILOAD = 10mA
ILOAD = 100mA
ILOAD = 500mA
l
l
l
l
l
55
100
270
1.8
11
110
200
550
4.5
25
µA
µA
µA
mA
mA
Quiescent Current in Shutdown VIN = 45V, VSHDN = 0V 0.2 1 µA
ADJ Pin Bias Current (Notes 4, 10) VIN = 2.2V l16 60 nA
Output Voltage Noise COUT = 10µF, ILOAD = 500mA, VOUT = 600mV,
BW = 10Hz to 100kHz
90 µVRMS
COUT = 10µF, CBYP = 10nF, ILOAD = 500mA,
VOUT = 600mV, BW = 10Hz to 100kHz
25 µVRMS
Shutdown Threshold VOUT = Off to On
VOUT = On to Off
l
l
0.9
1. 3
1.1
1.42 V
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elecTrical characTerisTics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C (Note 3).
SHDN Pin Current (Note 11) VSHDN = 0V, VIN = 45V
VSHDN = 45V, VIN = 45V
l
l
0.5
±1
3
µA
µA
Ripple Rejection
VIN – VOUT = 2V, VRIPPLE = 0.5VP-P,
fRIPPLE = 120Hz, ILOAD = 500mA
LT3065-1.2
LT3065-1.5
LT3065-1.8
LT3065-2.5
LT3065-3.3
LT3065-5
LT3065
63
63
59
57
56
55
70
78
78
74
72
71
70
85
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Input Reverse Leakage Current VIN = –45V, VOUT = 0 l300 µA
Reverse Output Current (Note 12) VOUT = 1.2V, VIN = VSHDN = 0 0 10 µA
Internal Current Limit (Note 4) VIN = 2.2V, VOUT = 0, VIMAX = 0
VIN = 2.2V, ΔVOUT = –5%
l
520
900 mA
mA
External Programmed Current Limit
(Notes 7, 13)
5.6V < VIN < 10V, VOUT = 95% of VOUT (Nominal), RIMAX = 1.5k
5.6V < VIN < 7V, VOUT = 95% of VOUT (Nominal), RIMAX = 604Ω
l
l
180
445
200
495
220
545
mA
mA
PWRGD Logic Low Voltage Pull-Up Current = 50µA l0.07 0.25 V
PWRGD Leakage Current VPWRGD = 45V 0.01 1 µA
PWRGD Trip Point % of Nominal Output Voltage, Output Rising l86 90 94 %
PWRGD Trip Point Hysteresis % of Nominal Output Voltage 1.6 %
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 IN at 50V, do not pull OUT below 0V. The total differential voltage
from IN to OUT must not exceed +50V, –40V. If OUT is pulled above IN
and GND, the OUT to IN differential voltage must not exceed 40V.
Note 3: The LT3065 regulator is tested and specified under pulse
load conditions such that TJ TA. The LT3065E regulators are 100%
tested at TA = 25°C and performance is guaranteed from 0°C to 125°C.
Performance at –40°C to 125°C is assured by design, characterization and
correlation with statistical process controls. The LT3065I regulators are
guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating junction temperature
range. The LT3065MP regulators are 100% tested over the –55°C to
150°C operating junction temperature range. The LT3065H regulators are
100% tested at the 150°C operating junction temperature. High junction
temperatures degrade operating lifetimes. Operating lifetime is derated at
junction temperatures greater than 125°C.
Note 4: The LT3065 adjustable version is tested and specified for these
conditions with the ADJ pin connected to the OUT pin.
Note 5: Maximum junction temperature limits operating conditions.
Regulated output voltage specifications do not apply for all possible
combinations of input voltage and output current. If operating at the
maximum input voltage, limit the output current range. If operating at
the maximum output current, limit the input voltage range. Current limit
foldback limits the maximum output current as a function of input-to-
output voltage. See Current Limit vs VIN – VOUT in the Typical Performance
Characteristics section.
Note 6: Dropout voltage is the minimum IN-to-OUT differential voltage
needed to maintain regulation at a specified output current. In dropout,
the output voltage equals (VIN – VDROPOUT). For some output voltages,
minimum input voltage requirements limit dropout voltage.
Note 7: To satisfy minimum input voltage requirements, the LT3065 is
tested and specified for these conditions with an external resistor divider
(60.4k bottom, 442k top) which sets VOUT to 5V. The divider adds 10uA of
output DC load. This external current is not factored into GND pin current.
Note 8: GND pin current is tested with VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 0.6V and a
current source load. GND pin current increases in dropout. See GND pin
current curves in the Typical Performance Characteristics section.
Note 9: To satisfy requirements for minimum input voltage, current limit is
tested at VIN = VOUT(NOMINAL) + 1V or VIN = 2.2V, whichever is greater.
Note 10: ADJ pin bias current flows out of the ADJ pin.
Note 11: SHDN pin current flows into the SHDN pin.
Note 12: Reverse output current is tested with the IN pin grounded and the
OUT pin forced to the specified voltage. This current flows into the OUT
pin and out of the GND pin.
Note 13: Current limit varies inversely with the external resistor value tied
from the IMAX pin to GND. For detailed information on selecting the IMAX
resistor value, see the Operation section. If the externally programmed
current limit feature is unused, tie the IMAX pin to GND. The internal
current limit circuitry implements short-circuit protection as specified.
Note 14: This IC includes over temperature protection that protects the
device during overload conditions. Junction temperature exceeds 125°C
(LT3065E, LT3065I) or 150°C (LT3065MP, LT3065H) when the over
temperature circuitry is active. Continuous operation above the specified
maximum junction temperature may impair device reliability.
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
Quiescent Current LT3065-1.5 Output VoltageLT3065-1.2 Output Voltage
Typical Dropout Voltage Guaranteed Dropout Voltage Dropout Voltage
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
300
400
500
600
400
3065 G01
200
100
250
350
450
550
150
50
0100 200 300
50 450
150 250 350 500
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 150°C
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0
0
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
100
200
300
700
500
100 200 250 450
600
400
50
150
250
650
450
550
350
50 150 300 350 400 500
3065 G02
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 150°C
= TEST POINTS
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
300
400
500
600
125
3065 G03
200
100
250
350
450
550
150
50
0–25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 10mA
IL = 100mA
IL = 500mA
IL = 50mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
60
70
100
110
130
125
3065 G04
40
20
50
90
80
120
30
10
0–25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
VIN = VSHDN = 12V
VOUT = 5V
IL = 10µA
VIN = 12V
ALL OTHER PINS = 0V
TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.200
1.204
1.216
1.220
125
3065 G05
1.192
1.184
1.196
1.212
1.208
1.224
1.188
1.180
1.176 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 1mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.500
1.505
1.520
1.525
125
3065 G06
1.490
1.480
1.495
1.515
1.510
1.530
1.485
1.475
1.470 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 1mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.800
1.806
1.824
1.830
125
3065 G07
1.776
1.794
1.818
1.812
1.836
1.782
1.788
1.770
1.764 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 1mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.50
2.51
2.54
125
3065 G08
2.47
2.49
2.53
2.52
2.55
2.48
2.46
2.45 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 1mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3.311
3.322
3.355
125
3065 G09
3.278
3.300
3.344
3.333
3.366
3.289
3.267
3.256
3.245
3.234 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 1mA
LT3065-1.8 Output Voltage LT3065-2.5 Output Voltage LT3065-3.3 Output Voltage
LT3065 Series
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
ADJ Pin VoltageLT3065-5 Output Voltage
TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
ADJ PIN VOLTAGE (mV)
600
604
608
612
125
3065 G11
596
592
598
602
606
610
594
590
588 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 1mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.02
5.04
125
3065 G10
4.98
5.00
5.08
5.06
5.10
4.96
4.94
4.92
4.90 –25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IL = 1mA
Quiescent Current
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
125
150
8
3065 G12
75
100
175
200
50
25
0246
1 9
3571110
VSHDN = VIN
VSHDN = 0V
TJ = 25°C
RL = 240k
VOUT = 1.2V
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
125
150
8
3065 G13
75
100
175
200
50
25
0246
1 9
3571110
VSHDN = VIN
VSHDN = 0V
TJ = 25°C
RL = 300k
VOUT = 1.5V
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
125
150
8
3065 G14
75
100
175
200
50
25
0246
1 9
3571110
VSHDN = VIN
VSHDN = 0V
TJ = 25°C
RL = 360k
VOUT = 1.8V
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
125
150
8
3065 G15
75
100
175
200
50
25
0246
1 9
3571110
VSHDN = VIN
VSHDN = 0V
TJ = 25°C
RL = 500k
VOUT = 2.5V
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
125
150
8
3065 G16
75
100
175
200
50
25
0246
1 9
3571110
VSHDN = VIN
VSHDN = 0V
TJ = 25°C
RL = 660k
VOUT = 3.3V
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
125
150
8
3065 G17
75
100
175
200
50
25
0246
1 9
3571110
VSHDN = VIN
VSHDN = 0V
TJ = 25°C
RL = 1M
VOUT = 5V
VIN (V)
0
0
QUIESCENT CURRENT (µA)
10
30
40
50
100
110
120
130
70
5 10 15 20
3065 G18
20
80
90
60
25 30 4535 40
TJ = 25°C
VOUT = 5V
IL = 10µA
VSHDN = 0V
VSHDN = VIN
LT3065-1.2 Quiescent Current
LT3065-1.5 Quiescent Current
LT3065-3.3 Quiescent Current LT3065-5 Quiescent Current
LT3065-2.5 Quiescent CurrentLT3065-1.8 Quiescent Current
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
SHDN Pin Current
GND Pin Current vs ILOAD SHDN Pin Threshold
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
18
20
8
3065 G19
12
16
14
22
24
10
8
6
4
2
0246
1 9
357121110
TJ = 25°C
*FOR VOUT = 1.2V
VSHDN = VIN
RL = 2.4Ω
IL = 500mA*
RL = 4.8Ω
IL = 250mA*
RL = 12Ω
IL = 100mA*
RL = 120Ω
IL = 10mA*
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
18
20
8
3065 G20
12
16
14
22
24
10
8
6
4
2
0246
1 9
357121110
TJ = 25°C
*FOR VOUT = 1.5V
VSHDN = VIN
RL = 3Ω
IL = 500mA*
RL = 6Ω
IL = 250mA*
RL = 15Ω
IL = 100mA*
RL = 150Ω
IL = 10mA*
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
18
20
8
3065 G21
12
16
14
22
24
10
8
6
4
2
0246
1 9
357121110
TJ = 25°C
*FOR VOUT = 1.8V
VSHDN = VIN
RL = 3.6Ω
IL = 100mA*
RL = 7.2Ω
IL = 250mA*
RL = 18Ω
IL = 100mA*
RL = 180Ω
IL = 10mA*
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
18
20
8
3065 G22
12
16
14
22
24
10
8
6
4
2
0246
1 9
357121110
TJ = 25°C
*FOR VOUT = 2.5V
VSHDN = VIN
RL = 5Ω
IL = 500mA*
RL = 10Ω
IL = 250mA*
RL = 25Ω
IL = 100mA*
RL = 250Ω
IL = 10mA*
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
18
20
8
3065 G23
12
16
14
22
24
10
8
6
4
2
0246
1 9
357121110
TJ = 25°C
*FOR VOUT = 3.3V
VSHDN = VIN
RL = 6.6Ω
IL = 500mA*
RL = 13.2Ω
IL = 250mA*
RL = 33Ω
IL = 100mA*
RL = 330Ω
IL = 10mA*
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
18
20
8
3065 G24
12
16
14
22
24
10
8
6
4
2
0246
1 9
357121110
TJ = 25°C
*FOR VOUT = 5V
VSHDN = VIN
RL = 10Ω
IL = 500mA*
RL = 20Ω
IL = 250mA*
RL = 50Ω
IL = 100mA*
RL = 500Ω
IL = 10mA*
ILOAD (mA)
0
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
12
16
20
400
3065 G25
8
4
10
14
18
6
2
0100 200 300
50 450
150 250 350 500
VIN = 5.6V
VOUT = 5V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
SHDN PIN THRESHOLD (V)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.5
1.3
1.1
0.9
25 50 100 175
0.6
0.8
0.2
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.1
0.3
0–50 –25 0 75 125 150
3065 G26
OFF TO ON
ON TO OFF
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0
SHDN PIN CURRENT (µA)
1.0
2.0
3.0
0.5
1.5
2.5
–25 25 75 125
3065 G27
175–50–75 0 50 100 150
SHDN = 45V
LT3065-1.2 GND Pin Current
LT3065-2.5 GND Pin Current
LT3065-1.5 GND Pin Current
LT3065-3.3 GND Pin Current
LT3065-1.8 GND Pin Current
LT3065-5 GND Pin Current
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
SHDN Pin Input Current ADJ Pin Bias Current Internal Current Limit
SHDN PIN VOLTAGE (V)
0
0
SHDN PIN CURRENT (µA)
0.5
1.5
2.0
2.5
10 20 25 45
3065 G28
1.0
5 15 30 35 40
3.0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
ADJ PIN CURRENT (nA)
30
40
50
125
3065 G29
20
10
25
35
45
15
5
0–25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
OUTPUT CURRENT (µA)
120
160
180
125
3065 G33
80
40
100
140
60
20
0–25 25 75
–50 150
050 100 175
IADJ
IOUT
VOUT = VADJ = 1.2V
VIN = 0V
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10 100
30
RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)
40
50
60
70
1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
3065 G34
20
10
0
80
90
ILOAD = 500mA
COUT = 10µF
VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 4.3V + 50mVRMS RIPPLE
CREF/BYP = 10nF
CREF/BYP = 1nF
CREF/BYP = 0nF
CREF/BYP = 100pF
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10 100
30
RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)
40
50
60
70
1k 10k 100k 1M 10M
3065 G35
20
10
0
80
90
ILOAD = 500mA
CREF/BYP = 10nF
VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 4.3V + 50mVRMS RIPPLE
COUT = 10µF
COUT = 3.3µF
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
0
PSRR
10
30
40
50
75 100 125 150
90
3065 G36
20
–50 –25 0 25 50 175
60
70
80
ILOAD = 500mA
CREF/BYP = 10nF
VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 4.3V + 50mVRMS RIPPLE
f = 120Hz
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
CURRENT LIMIT (A)
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.5
1.3
1.1
0.9
25 50 100 175
0.6
0.8
0.2
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.1
0.3
0–50 –25 0 75 125 150
3065 G30
VIN = 6V
VOUT = 0V
VIN – VOUT (V)
0
0
CURRENT LIMIT (A)
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.5
1.2
0.7
10 20 25 45
0.2
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
0.6
5 15 30 35 40
–55°C
–40°C
25°C
125°C
150°C
VOUT (V)
0
0
OUTPUT CURRENT (µA)
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.5
1.0
0.7
10 20 25 40
3065 G32
0.2
0.8
0.9
0.6
5 15 30 35
VIN = 0
Internal Current Limit Reverse Output Current
Input Ripple Rejection Input Ripple Rejection Input Ripple Rejection
Reverse Output Current
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Output Noise Spectral Density
CREF/BYP = 0, CFF = 0
Output Noise Spectral Density
vs CREF/BYP, CFF = 0
Output Noise Spectral Density
vs CFF, CREF/BYP = 10nF
RMS Output Noise,
vs Feedforward Capacitor (CFF)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
MINIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
–25 25 50 75 100 125 150 175
3065 G37
0.2
1.4
1.0
0.4
1.6
0
1.2
0.8
–50 0
IL = 500mA
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
LOAD REGULATION (mV)
0
1
2
150125
3065 G38
–1
–2
–4 –25 25 75
–50 175
050 100
–3
4
3
∆IL = 1mA TO 500mA
VOUT = 0.6V
VIN = 2.2V
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0.1
OUTPUT NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (µV/√Hz)
1
10 1k 10k 100k
3065 G39
0.01 100
10
VOUT = 5V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 0.6V
COUT = 10µF
IL = 500mA
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0.1
OUTPUT NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (µV/√Hz)
1
10 1k 10k 100k
3065 G40
0.01 100
10
VOUT = 5V
VOUT = 0.6V
COUT = 10µF
IL = 500mA
CREF/BYP = 100pF
CREF/BYP = 1nF
CREF/BYP = 10nF
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0.1
OUTPUT NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (µV/√Hz)
1
10 1k 10k 100k
3065 G41
0.01 100
10 VOUT = 5V
COUT = 10µF
IL = 500mA
CFF = 0pF
CFF = 100pF
CFF = 1nF
CFF = 10nF
Start-Up Time
vs REF/BYP Capacitor
RMS Output Noise vs Load Current
vs CREF/BYP = 10nF, CFF = 0
Minimum Input Voltage Load Regulation
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
40
OUTPUT NOISE VOLTAGE (µVRMS)
50
60
70
80
0.1 1 10 100 1000
3065 G42
30
20
10
0
90
110
CREF/BYP = 0pF
CREF/BYP = 100pF
CREF/BYP = 1nF
CREF/BYP = 10nF
100 f = 10Hz TO 100kHz
COUT = 10µF
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.01
OUTPUT VOLTAGE NOISE (µVRMS)
120
140
160
0.1 1 10 100 1000
3065 G43
40
60
80
100
20
0
200
180
VOUT = 5V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 1.8V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 1.5V
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 0.6V
f = 10Hz TO 100kHz
COUT = 10µF
FEEDFORWARD CAPACITOR, CFF (nF)
20
OUTPUT NOISE VOLTAGE (µVRMS)
40
60
80
100
0.01 1 10
3065 G44
00.1
120
10
30
50
70
90
110 f = 10Hz TO 100kHz
CREF/BYP = 10nF
COUT = 10µF
IFB-DIVIDER = 10µA
ILOAD = 500mA
VOUT = 5V
VOUT = 3.3V
VOUT = 2.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 0.6V
REF/BYP CAPACITOR (nF)
0.1
START-UP TIME (ms)
10
1000
1
100
100
3065 G45
1000101
CFF = OPEN
RMS Output Noise,
VOUT = 0.6V, CFF = 0
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
5V Transient Response
CFF = 0, IOUT = 50mA to 500mA
5V Transient Response
CFF = 10nF, IOUT = 50mA to 500mA
SHDN Transient Response
CREF/BYP = 0
Transient Response (Load Dump)
SHDN Transient Response
CREF/BYP = 10nF
TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
10Hz to 100kHz Output Noise
CREF/BYP = 10nF, CFF = 0
10Hz to 100kHz Output Noise
CREF/BYP = 10nF, CFF = 10nF
VOUT
200µV/DIV
2ms/DIVCOUT = 10µF
ILOAD = 500mA
VOUT = 5V
3065 G46
VOUT
200µV/DIV
2ms/DIVCOUT = 10µF
ILOAD = 500mA
VOUT = 5V
3065 G47
VOUT
100mV/DIV
IOUT
500mA/DIV
100µs/DIVVIN = 6V
COUT = 10µF
IFB-DIVIDER = 10µA
VOUT = 5V
3065 G48
VOUT
100mV/DIV
IOUT
500mA/DIV
20µs/DIVVIN = 6V
COUT = 10µF
IFB-DIVIDER = 10µA
VOUT = 5V
3065 G49
VOUT
20mV/DIV
45V
VIN
10V/DIV
12V
1ms/DIVVOUT = 5V
IOUT = 100mA
COUT = 10µF
3065 G50
OUT
5V/DIV
IL = 500mA
REF/BYP
500mV/DIV
SHDN
2V/DIV
2ms/DIV 3065 G51
OUT
5V/DIV
IL = 500mA
REF/BYP
500mV/DIV
SHDN
2V/DIV
2ms/DIV 3065 G52
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
IN (Pins 1, 2/Pins 1, 2): Input. These pin(s) supply power
to the device. The LT3065 requires a local IN bypass
capacitor if it is located more than six inches from the main
input filter capacitor. In general, battery output imped-
ance rises with frequency, so adding a bypass capacitor
in battery-powered circuits is advisable. An input bypass
capacitor in the range ofF to 10µF generally suffices.
See Input Capacitance and Stability in the Applications
Information section for more information.
The LT3065 withstands reverse voltages on the IN pin
with respect to its GND and OUT pins. In such case, such
as a battery plugged in backwards, the LT3065 behaves
as if a diode is in series with its input. No reverse current
flows into the LT3065 and no reverse voltage appears at
the load. The device protects itself and the load.
SHDN (Pin 3/Pin 3): Shutdown. Pulling the SHDN pin
low puts the LT3065 into a low power state and turns
the output off. Drive the SHDN pin with either logic or an
open collector/drain with a pull-up resistor. The resistor
supplies the pull-up current to the open collector/drain
logic, normally several microamperes, and the SHDN
pin current, typically less thanA. If unused, connect
the SHDN pin to IN. The LT3065 does not function if the
SHDN pin is not connected.
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
204
212
220
125
3065 G53
196
188
200
208
216
192
184
180 –25 25 75–50 1500 50 100 175
VIN = 10V
VIN = 5.6V
VOUT(NOMINAL) = 5V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
CURRENT LIMIT (mA)
510
530
550
125
3065 G54
490
470
500
520
540
480
460
450 –25 25 75–50 1500 50 100 175
5.6V
7V
10V
VOUT(NOMINAL) = 5V
TEMPERATURE (°C)
–75
ADJ PIN VOLTAGE (mV)
550
570
590
125
3065 G55
530
510
540
560
580
520
500
490 –25 25 75–50 1500 50 100 175
ADJ PIN RISING THRESHOLD
ADJ PIN FALLING THRESHOLD
PWRGD (Pin 4/Pin 4): Power Good. The PWRGD pin is an
open-drain output that actively pulls low if the output is
less than 90% of the nominal output value. The PWRGD
pin is capable of sinking 50µA. There is no internal pull-up
resistor; an external pull-up resistor must be used.
IMAX (Pin 5/Pin 5): Precision Current Limit Programming.
This pin is the collector of a current mirror PNP that is
1/500th the size of the output power PNP. This pin is also
the input to the current limit amplifier. The current limit
threshold is set by connecting a resistor between the IMAX
pin and GND.
For detailed information on how to set the IMAX pin resistor
value, see the Applications Information section. The IMAX
pin requires a 22nF de-coupling capacitor to ground. If
not used, tie IMAX to GND.
NC (Pins 6, 7, MSE Package Only): No Connect. These
pins have no connection to internal circuitry. These pins
may be floated or connected to GND.
REF/BYP (Pin 6/Pin 8): Bypass/Soft Start. Connecting a
capacitor from this pin to GND bypasses the LT3065’s ref-
erence noise and soft-starts the reference. A 10nF bypass
capacitor typically reduces output voltage noise to 25µVRMS
in a 10Hz to 100kHz bandwidth. Soft-start time is directly
Precision Current Limit,
RIMAX = 1.5k
Precision Current Limit,
RIMAX = 604Ω PWRGD Threshold Voltage
pin FuncTions
(DFN/MSOP)
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pin FuncTions
(DFN/MSOP)
Temperature in the Typical Performance Characteristics
section). The ADJ pin voltage is 600mV referenced to GND.
Connecting a capacitor from OUT to ADJ reduces output
noise and improves transient response for output voltages
greater than 600mV. See the Applications Information sec-
tion for calculating the value of the feedforward capacitor.
At output voltages above 0.6V, the resistor divider
connected to the ADJ pin is used to regulate voltage at
the load. Parasitic resistances of PCB traces or cables can
therefore result in load regulation errors at high output
currents. To eliminate these, connect the resistor divider
directly to the load for a Kelvin sense connection, as
shown in Figure 1.
Fixed Voltage Version Only
GND (Exposed Pad Pin 11, Exposed Pad Pin 13): Ground.
The exposed pad of the DFN and MSOP packages is an
electrical connection to GND. To ensure proper electrical
and thermal performance, solder Pin 11/Pin 13 to the
PCB ground.
SENSE (Pin 8/Pin 10): Sense. This pin is the top of the
internal resistor divider network, and should be connected
directly to the load, as a Kelvin sense, for optimum load
regulation and transient performance. Connecting this
pin to the output pin at the package, rather than directly
to the load, can result in load regulation errors due to the
current across the parasitic resistance of the PCB trace.
ADJ (Pin 7/Pin 9): Adjust. This pin is the midpoint of the
internal resistor divider network and the inverting input
to the error amplifier. Connecting a capacitor from the
OUT to ADJ reduces output noise and improves transient
response. See the Applications Information section for
calculating the value of the feedforward capacitor; the
internal divider current isA. This pin should not be
used for any other purpose.
proportional to the BYP capacitor value. If the LT3065
is placed in shutdown, BYP is actively pulled low by an
internal device to reset soft-start. If low noise or soft-start
performance is not required, this pin must be left floating
(unconnected). Do not drive this pin with any active circuitry.
Because the REF/BYP pin is the reference input to the
error amplifier, stray capacitance at this point should be
minimized. Special attention should be given to any stray
capacitances that can couple external signals onto the
REF/BYP pin producing undesirable output transients or
ripple. A minimum capacitance of 100pF from REF/BYP
to GND is recommended.
OUTPUT (Pins 9,10/Pins 11,12): Output. These pins sup-
ply power to the load. Stability requirements demand a
minimum 3.3µF ceramic output capacitor with an ESR < 1Ω
to prevent oscillations. Applications with output voltages
less than 1.2V require a minimum 4.7µF ceramic output
capacitor. Large load transient applications require larger
output capacitors to limit peak voltage transients. See the
Applications Information section for details on transient
response and reverse output characteristics. Permissible
output voltage range is 600mV to 40V.
Adjustable Version Only
GND (Pin 7, Exposed Pad Pin 11/Pin 9, Exposed Pad
Pin 13): Ground. The exposed pad of the DFN and MSOP
packages is an electrical connection to GND. To ensure
proper electrical and thermal performance, solder Pin
11/Pin 13 to the PCB GND and tie it directly to Pin 7/Pin
9. For the adjustable LT3065, connect the bottom of the
external resistor divider that sets output voltage directly
to GND (Pin 7/Pin 9)for optimum load regulation.
ADJ (Pin 8/Pin 10): Adjust. This pin is the error ampli-
fier’s inverting terminal. It’s typical bias current of 16nA
flows out of the pin (see curve of ADJ Pin Bias Current vs
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Figure 1. Kelvin Sense Connection
Figure 2. System Block Diagram
block DiagraM
IN
SHDN
RP
OUT
VIN
ADJ
GND
LT3065
RP
R1
R2
+
+LOAD
IN
SHDN
3065 F01
RP
OUT
VIN
SENSE
GND
FIXED VOLTAGE VERSIONADJUSTABLE VERSION
LT3065-X
RP
+
+LOAD
+
+
IN
R5
D1 QIMAX
1/500X QPOWER
1X
IMAX
PWRGD
QPWRGD
3065 F02
540mV
REFERENCE
GND
REF/BYP
*FIXED VOLTAGE OPTIONS ONLY
SHDN
ADJ
SENSE*
30k
R4
R1*
R2*
IDEAL
DIODE
D3
Q2
D2
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
THERMAL/
CURRENT LIMIT
CURRENT
LIMIT
AMPLIFIER 100k
R3
600mV
REFERENCE
OUT
+
+
Q3
+
Table 2. Fixed Voltage Option Resistor Values
VOUT (V) R1 (kΩ) R2 (kΩ)
5 120 880
3.3 120 540
2.5 120 380
1.8 120 240
1.5 120 180
1.2 120 120
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The LT3065 are micropower, low noise and low drop-out
voltage, 500mA linear regulators with micropower shut-
down, programmable current limit, and a Power-good flag.
The devices supply up to 500mA at a typical dropout voltage
of 300mV and operates over a 1.8V to 45V input range.
A single external capacitor provides low noise reference
performance and output soft-start functionality. For ex-
ample, connecting a 10nF capacitor from the REF/BYP
pin to GND lowers output noise to 25μVRMS over a 10Hz
to 100kHz bandwidth. This capacitor also soft starts the
reference and prevents output voltage overshoot at turn-on.
The LT3065’s quiescent current is merely 55μA but provides
fast transient response with a low ESR, minimum value
3.3μF ceramic output capacitor. In shutdown, quiescent
current is less thanA and the reference soft-start
capacitor is reset.
The LT3065 optimizes stability and transient response with
low ESR, ceramic output capacitors. The regulator does
not require the addition of ESR as is common with other
regulators. The LT3065 typically provides better than 0.1%
line regulation and 0.1% load regulation. Internal protec-
tion circuitry includes reverse battery protection, reverse
output protection, reverse current protection, current limit
with foldback and thermal shutdown.
Thisbullet-proof” protection set makes it ideal for use
in battery-powered, automotive and industrial systems.In
battery backup applications where the output is held up
by a backup battery and the input is pulled to ground, the
LT3065 acts like it has a diode in series with its output
and prevents reverse current.
Adjustable Operation
The adjustable LT3065 has an output voltage range of 0.6V
to 40V. Output voltage is set by the ratio of two external
resistors, as shown in Figure 3. The device regulates the
output to maintain the ADJ pin voltage at 0.6V referenced
to ground. The current in R1 equals 0.6V/R1, and R2’s
current is R1’s current minus the ADJ pin bias current.
The ADJ pin bias current, 16nA at 25°C, flows from the
ADJ pin through R1 to GND. Calculate the output voltage
using the formula in Figure 3. R1’s value should not be
greater than 62k to provide a minimum 10μA load current
so that output voltage errors, caused by the ADJ pin bias
current, are minimized. Note that in shutdown, the output
is turned off and the divider current is zero. Curves of ADJ
Pin Voltage vs Temperature and ADJ Pin Bias Current vs
Temperature appear in the Typical Performance Charac-
teristics section.
The LT3065 is tested and specified with the ADJ pin tied
to the OUT pin, yielding VOUT = 0.6V. Specifications for
output voltages greater than 0.6V are proportional to the
ratio of the desired output voltage to 0.6V: VOUT/0.6V. For
example, load regulation for an output current change of
1mA to 500mA is 0.1mV (typical) at VOUT = 0.6V. At VOUT
= 12V, load regulation is:
12V
0.6V
(0.1mV) =2mV
Figure 3. Adjustable Operation
VIN
VOUT
IN OUT
+
LT3065
SHDN ADJ
GND
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R2
R1
VOUT =0.6V 1+R2
R1
IADJ R2
( )
VADJ =0.6V
IADJ =16nA AT 25°C
OUTPUT RANGE = 0.6V TO 40V
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Table 3 shows 1% resistor divider values for some common
output voltages with a resistor divider current of 10μA.
Table 3. Output Voltage Resistor Divider Values
VOUT (V) R1 (kΩ) R2 (kΩ)
1.2 60.4 60.4
1.5 59 88.7
1.8 59 118
2.5 60.4 191
3 59 237
3.3 61.9 280
5 59 432
Bypass Capacitance and Output Voltage Noise
The LT3065 regulator provides low output voltage noise
over a 10Hz to 100kHz bandwidth while operating at full
load with the addition of a bypass capacitor (CREF/BYP)
from the REF/BYP pin to GND. A high quality low leak-
age capacitor is recommended. This capacitor bypasses
the internal reference of the regulator, providing a low
frequency noise pole for the internal reference. With the
use of 10nF for CREF/BYP, output voltage noise decreases
to as low as 25μVRMS when the output voltage is set for
0.6V. For higher output voltages (generated by using a
feedback resistor divider), the output voltage noise gains
up proportionately when using CREF/BYP.
To lower the higher output voltage noise, connect a
feedforward capacitor (CFF) from VOUT to the ADJ pin. A
high quality, low leakage capacitor is recommended. This
capacitor bypasses the error amplifier of the regulator,
providing an additional low frequency noise pole. With
the use of 10nF for both CFF and CREF/BYP, output voltage
noise decreases to 25μVRMS when the output voltage is
set to 5V by a 10μA feedback resistor divider. If the cur-
rent in the feedback resistor divider is doubled, CFF must
also be doubled to achieve equivalent noise performance.
Feedforward capacitance can also be used in fixed-voltage
parts; the feedforward capacitor is connected from OUT
to ADJ in the same manner. In this case, the current in
the internal feedback resistor divider is 5μA.
Higher values of output voltage noise can occur if care
is not exercised with regard to circuit layout and testing.
Crosstalk from nearby traces induces unwanted noise
onto the LT3065’s output. Power supply ripple rejection
must also be considered. The LT3065 regulator does not
have unlimited power supply rejection and passes a small
portion of the input noise through to the output.
Using a feedforward capacitor (CFF) connected between
VOUT and ADJ has the added benefit of improving transient
response for output voltages greater than 0.6V. With no
feedforward capacitor, the settling time increases as the
output voltage increases above 0.6V. Use the equation
in Figure 4 to determine the minimum value of CFF to
achieve a transient response that is similar to the 0.6V
output voltage performance regardless of the chosen
output voltage (See Figure 5 and Transient Response in
the Typical Performance Characteristics section).
Figure 4. Feedforward Capacitor for Fast Transient Response
Figure 5. Transient Response vs Feedforward Capacitor
100µs/DIV
VOUT = 5V
COUT = 10µF
IFB-DIVIDER = 10µA
0
1nF
10nF
LOAD CURRENT
500mA/DIV
FEEDFORWARD
CAPACITOR, CFF
100pF
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100mV/DIV
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IN
SHDN
OUT
ADJ
GND REF/BYP
LT3065
VIN
VOUT
CREF/BYP
CFF
R2
R1
COUT
+
CFF 10nF
10µA IFB_DIVIDER
( )
IFB _DIVIDER =VOUT
R1+R2
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During start-up, the internal reference soft-starts when
a REF/BYP capacitor is used. Regulator start-up time is
directly proportional to the size of the bypass capacitor
(see Start-Up Time vs REF/BYP Capacitor in the Typical
Performance Characteristics section). The reference
bypass capacitor is actively pulled low during shutdown
to reset the internal reference.
Using a feedforward capacitor also affects start-up time.
Start-up time is directly proportional to the size of the
feedforward capacitor and the output voltage, and is
inversely proportional to the feedback resistor divider cur-
rent, slowing to 15ms with a 10nF feedforward capacitor
and a 10μF output capacitor for an output voltage set to
5V by a 10μA feedback resistor divider.
Output Capacitance and Transient Response
The LT3065 regulator is stable with a wide range of output
capacitors. The ESR of the output capacitor affects stability,
most notably with small capacitors. Use a minimum output
capacitor of 3.3μF with an ESR ofor less to prevent
oscillations. For VOUT less than 1.2V, use a minimum COUT
of 4.7µF. If a feedforward capacitor is used with output
voltages set for greater than 24V, use a minimum output
capacitor of 10μF. The LT3065 is a micropower 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 re-
sponse for larger load current changes. Bypass capacitors,
used to decouple individual components powered by the
LT3065, increase the effective output capacitor value. For
applications with large load current transients, a low ESR
ceramic capacitor in parallel with a bulk tantalum capacitor
often provides an optimally damped response.
Give extra consideration to the use of ceramic capacitors.
Manufacturers make ceramic capacitors with a variety of
dielectrics, each with different behavior across tempera-
ture and applied voltage. The most common dielectrics
are specified 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 coefficients, as
shown in Figures 6 and 7. When used with a 5V regulator,
a 16V 10μF Y5V capacitor can exhibit an effective value
Figure 6. Ceramic Capacitor DC Bias Characteristics
Figure 7. Ceramic Capacitor Temperature Characteristics
DC BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
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0
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100 04810
2 6 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
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–25 0 50 100 125
Y5V
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
X5R
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10µF
as low asF toF for the DC bias voltage applied, and
over the operating 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, while the 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 significant enough to drop capacitor values below
appropriate levels. Capacitor DC bias characteristics tend
to improve as component case size increases, but expected
capacitance at operating voltage should be verified.
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Figure 8. Noise Resulting from Tapping On a Ceramic Capacitor
VOUT
1mV/DIV
10ms/DIV 3065 F08
VOUT = 5V
COUT = 10µF
CREF/BYP = 10nF
Voltage and temperature coefficients 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, simi-
lar to the way a piezoelectric accelerometer or microphone
works. For a ceramic capacitor, the stress is induced by
vibrations in the system or thermal transients. The resulting
voltages produced cause appreciable amounts of noise.
A ceramic capacitor produced the trace in Figure 8 in
response to light tapping from a pencil. Similar vibration
induced behavior can masquerade as increased output
voltage noise.
Stability and Input Capacitance
Low ESR, ceramic input bypass capacitors are acceptable
for applications without long input leads. However, appli-
cations connecting a power supply to an LT3065 circuit’s
IN and GND pins with long input wires combined with a
low ESR, ceramic input capacitors are prone to voltage
spikes, reliability concerns and application-specific board
oscillations.
The input wire inductance found in many battery-powered
applications, combined with the low ESR ceramic input
capacitor, forms a high Q LC resonant tank circuit. In
some instances this resonant frequency beats against the
output current dependent LDO bandwidth and interferes
with proper operation. Simple circuit modifications/solu-
tions are then required. This behavior is not indicative of
LT3065 instability, but is a common ceramic input bypass
capacitor application issue.
The self-inductance, or isolated inductance, of a wire is
directly proportional to its length. Wire diameter is not a
major factor on its self-inductance. For example, the self-
inductance of a 2-AWG isolated wire (diameter = 0.26") is
about half the self-inductance of a 30-AWG wire (diameter
= 0.01"). One foot of 30-AWG wire has approximately
465nH of self-inductance.
Tw o methods can reduce wire self-inductance. One method
divides the currentowing towards the LT3065 between
two parallel conductors. In this case, the farther apart the
wires are from each other, the more the self-inductance is
reduced; up to a 50% reduction when placed a few inches
apart. Splitting the wires connects two equal inductors in
parallel, but placing them in close proximity creates mutual
inductance adding to the self-inductance. The second and
most effective way to reduce overall inductance is to place
both forward and return current conductors (the input
and GND wires) in very close proximity. Tw o 30-AWG
wires separated by only 0.02", used as forward and return
current conductors, reduce the overall self-inductance
to approximately one-fifth that of a single isolated wire.
If a battery, mounted in close proximity, powers the LT3065,
a 10µF input capacitor suffices for stability. However, if a
distant supply powers the LT3065, use a larger value input
capacitor. Use a rough guideline of 1µF (in addition to the
10µF minimum) per 8 inches of wire length. The minimum
input capacitance needed to stabilize the application also
varies with power supply output impedance variations.
Placing additional capacitance on the LT3065’s output
also helps. However, this requires an order of magnitude
more capacitance in comparison with additional LT3065
input bypassing. Series resistance between the supply and
the LT3065 input also helps stabilize the application; as
little as 0.1Ω to 0.5Ω suffices. This impedance dampens
the LC tank circuit at the expense of dropout voltage. A
better alternative is to use higher ESR tantalum or elec-
trolytic capacitors at the LT3065 input in place of ceramic
capacitors.
IMAX Pin Operation
The IMAX pin is the collector of a PNP that sources a cur-
rent equal to 1/500th of output load current (see Block
Diagram). The IMAX pin is also the input to the precision
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current limit amplifier. Connecting a resistor (RIMAX) from
IMAX to GND sets the current limit threshold. If the output
load increases to a level such that the IMAX pin voltage
reaches 0.6V, the current limit amplifier takes control
and regulates the IMAX voltage to 0.6V, regardless of the
output voltage. Calculate the required RIMAX value for a
given current limit from the following formula:
RIMAX =500
0.6V
ILIMIT
In cases where the IN to OUT differential voltage exceeds
10V, current limit foldback lowers the internal current
limit level, possibly causing it to override the external
programmable current limit. See the Internal Current
Limit vs VIN VOUT graph in the Typical Performance
Characteristics section.
The IMAX pin requires a 22nF decoupling capacitor. If the
external programmable current limit is not used, connect
the IMAX pin directly to GND. LT3065 power dissipation
increases the IMAX threshold at a rate of approximately
0.5 percent per watt.
PWRGD Pin Operation
The PWRGD pin is an open-drain high voltage NMOS digital
output capable of sinking 50µA. The PWRGD pin de-asserts
and becomes high impedance if the output rises above
90% of its nominal value. If the output falls below 88.4%
of its nominal value for more than 25μs, the PWRGD pin
asserts low. The PWRGD comparator has 1.6% hysteresis
and 25μs of deglitching. The PWRGD comparator has a
dedicated reference that does not soft-start if a capacitor
is used on the REF/BYP pin.
The use of a feed-forward capacitor, CFF, as shown in
Figure 4, can result in the ADJ pin being pulled artificially
high during startup transients, which causes the PWRGD
flag to assert early. To avoid this problem, ensure that
the REF/BYP capacitor is significantly larger than the
feed-forward capacitor, causing REF/BYP time constant
to dominate over the time constant of the resistor divider
network.
Operation in Dropout
Some degradation of the IMAX current mirror accuracy
occurs for output currents less than 50mA when operat-
ing in dropout.
Overload Recovery
Like many IC power regulators, the LT3065 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 LT3065 pro-
vides some output current at all values of input-to-output
voltage up to the device’s Absolute Maximum Rating.
When power is first applied, the input voltage rises and 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
the removal of an output short will not allow the output
to recover. Other regulators, such as the LT1083/LT1084/
LT1085 family and LT1764A also exhibit this phenomenon,
so it is not unique to the LT3065. The problem occurs with
a heavy output load when the input voltage is high and the
output voltage is low. Common situations are immediately
after the removal of a short circuit or if the shutdown pin
is pulled high after the input voltage is already turned on.
The load line intersects the output current curve at two
points. If this happens, there are two stable output operat-
ing points for the regulator. With this double intersection,
the input power supply needs to be cycled down to zero
and back up again to recover the output.
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Thermal Considerations
The LT3065’s maximum rated junction temperature of
125°C (E-, I-grades) or 150°C (MP-, H-grades) limits its
power handling capability. Tw o components 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:
IGNDVIN
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 above.
The LT3065 regulator has internal thermal limiting
that protects the device during overload conditions.
For continuous normal conditions, do not exceed the
maximum junction temperature of 125°C (E-, I-grades)
or 150°C (MP-, H-grades). Carefully consider all sources
of thermal resistance from junction-to-ambient including
other heat sources mounted in proximity to the LT3065.
The undersides of the LT3065 DFN and MSE packages have
exposed metal from the lead frame to the die attachment.
These packages allow heat to directly transfer from the
die junction to the printed circuit board metal to control
maximum operating junction temperature. The dual-inline
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 LT3065 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 also can spread the heat generated by
power devices.
Tables 4 and 5 list thermal resistance as a function of copper
area in a fixed board size. All measurements were taken
in still air on a 4-layer FR-4 board with 1oz solid internal
planes, and 2oz external trace planes with a total board
thickness of 1.6mm. For further information on thermal
resistance and using thermal information, refer to JEDEC
standard JESD51, notably JESD51-12.
Table 4. MSOP Measured Thermal Resistance
COPPER AREA
BOARD AREA
THERMAL RESISTANCE
(JUNCTION-TO-AMBIENT)TOPSIDE BACKSIDE
2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 28°C/W
1000 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 31°C/W
225 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 32°C/W
100 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 33°C/W
Table 5. DFN Measured Thermal Resistance
COPPER AREA
TOPSIDE BOARD AREA
THERMAL RESISTANCE
(JUNCTION-TO-AMBIENT)
2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 31°C/W
1000 sq mm 2500 sq mm 32°C/W
225 sq mm 2500 sq mm 34°C/W
100 sq mm 2500 sq mm 35°C/W
Calculating Junction Temperature
Example: Given an output voltage of 5V, an input voltage
range of 12V ±5%, a maximum output current range of
75mA and a maximum ambient temperature of 85°C, what
is the maximum junction temperature?
The power dissipated by the device equals:
IOUT(MAX) • (VIN(MAX) – VOUT) + IGNDVIN(MAX)
where:
IOUT(MAX) = 75mA
VIN(MAX) = 12.6V
IGND at (IOUT = 75mA, VIN = 12V) = 3.5mA
So:
P = 75mA • (12.6V – 5V) + 3.5mA • 12.6V = 0.614W
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Using a DFN package, the thermal resistance ranges from
31°C/W to 35°C/W depending on the copper area. So the
junction temperature rise above ambient approximately
equals:
0.614W • 35°C/W = 21.5°C
The maximum junction temperature equals the maxi-
mum ambient temperature plus the maximum junction
temperature rise above ambient or:
TJMAX = 85°C + 21.5°C = 106.5°C
Protection Features
The LT3065 incorporates several protection features that
make it ideal for use in battery-powered circuits. In ad-
dition 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 output-to-
input voltages.
Current limit protection and thermal overload protection
protect the device against current overload conditions
at the LT3065’s output. The typical thermal shutdown
temperature is 165°C with aboutC of hysteresis. For
normal operation, do not exceed a junction temperature
of 125°C (E-, I-grades) or 150°C (MP-, H-grades).
The LT3065 IN pin withstands reverse voltages of 50V. The
device limits current flow to less than 1μA (typically less
than 25nA) and no negative voltage appears at OUT. The
device protects both itself and the load against batteries
that are plugged in backwards.
Figure 9. Reverse Output Current
VOUT (V)
0
0
OUTPUT CURRENT (µA)
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.5
1.0
0.7
10 20 25 40
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0.2
0.8
0.9
0.6
5 15 30 35
VIN = 0
The LT3065 incurs no damage if its output is pulled be-
low ground. If the input is left open circuit or grounded,
the output can be pulled below ground by 50V. No cur-
rent flows through the pass transistor from the output.
However, current flows in (but is limited by) the feedback
resistor divider that sets the output voltage. Current flows
from the bottom resistor in the divider and from the ADJ
pin’s internal clamp through the top resistor in the divider
to the external circuitry pulling OUT below ground. If a
voltage source powers the input, the output sources cur-
rent equal to its current limit capability and the LT3065
protects itself by thermal limiting. In this case, grounding
the SHDN pin turns off the device and stops the output
from sourcing current.
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Programming Undervoltage Lockout
Power Supply Sequencing Using PWRGD
LT3065
R1
IN
SHDN
R2
VIN > VUVLO
IN
3065 TA02
VUVLO =R1+R2
R2 1.1V
LT3065
IN
SHDN
IN
LT3065
IN
SHDNPWRGD
3065 TA03
500k
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LED Driver/Current Source
LT3065
2k
22nF
OUTIN
PWRGD
SHDN
IMAX
100k I = 100mA
LED
10nF
10µF
3065 TA05
GND
REF/BYP
ADJ
5V
IN
OPEN-LED
INDICATOR
SHDN
I
LIM
= 150mA
Current Monitor
RIMAX
TO ADC
LT3065
IMAX
3065 TA04
RIMAX =600mV
IOUT(MAX)
500
VLIM =IOUT
500 RIMAX
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Paralleling Regulators for Higher Output Current
LT3065
49.9Ω
IN
PWRGD
SHDN
OUT
ADJ
GND
REF/BYP
500k
10µF 10µF
2.5V
1A
6.04k
1%
10nF
3065 TA06
19.1k
1%
6.04k
1%
21k
1%
VIN > 3V
PWRGD
SHDN
IMAX
LT3065
49.9Ω
IN
PWRGD
SHDN
OUT
ADJ
GND
REF/BYP
10nF
0.1µF
IMAX
+10k
LT1637
1k
33nF
1k
6.8k
10µF 10µF
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package DescripTion
DD Package
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1669 Rev C)
3.00 ±0.10
(4 SIDES)
NOTE:
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION OF (WEED-2).
CHECK THE LTC WEBSITE DATA SHEET FOR CURRENT STATUS OF VARIATION ASSIGNMENT
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
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
0.40 ±0.10
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
1.65 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
R = 0.125
TYP
2.38 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
15
106
PIN 1
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
0.200 REF
0.00 – 0.05
(DD) DFN REV C 0310
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
0.70 ±0.05
3.55 ±0.05
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
0.25 ±0.05
0.50 BSC
DD Package
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1699 Rev C)
PIN 1 NOTCH
R = 0.20 OR
0.35 × 45°
CHAMFER
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MSE Package
12-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1666 Rev G)
MSOP (MSE12) 0213 REV G
0.53 ±0.152
(.021 ±.006)
SEATING
PLANE
0.18
(.007)
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.22 –0.38
(.009 – .015)
TYP
0.86
(.034)
REF
0.650
(.0256)
BSC
12
12 11 10 9 8 7
7
DETAIL “B”
16
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
6. EXPOSED PAD DIMENSION DOES INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH ON E-PAD SHALL
NOT EXCEED 0.254mm (.010") PER SIDE.
0.254
(.010) 0° – 6° TYP
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “A”
GAUGE PLANE
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
BOTTOM VIEW OF
EXPOSED PAD OPTION
2.845 ±0.102
(.112 ±.004)
2.845 ±0.102
(.112 ±.004)
4.039 ±0.102
(.159 ±.004)
(NOTE 3)
1.651 ±0.102
(.065 ±.004)
1.651 ±0.102
(.065 ±.004)
0.1016 ±0.0508
(.004 ±.002)
1 2 3 4 5 6
3.00 ±0.102
(.118 ±.004)
(NOTE 4)
0.406 ±0.076
(.016 ±.003)
REF
4.90 ±0.152
(.193 ±.006)
DETAIL “B”
CORNER TAIL IS PART OF
THE LEADFRAME FEATURE.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE
0.12 REF
0.35
REF
5.10
(.201)
MIN
3.20 – 3.45
(.126 – .136)
0.889 ±0.127
(.035 ±.005)
0.42 ±0.038
(.0165 ±.0015)
TYP
0.65
(.0256)
BSC
MSE Package
12-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1666 Rev G)
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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
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.
revision hisTory
REV DATE DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
A 7/14 Added fixed voltage options and related specs, curves, pin functions, text
Modified pinouts to accommodate new fixed voltage options
Added specification for Absolute Maximum SENSE pin voltage
Modified Bypass Capacitance section
Throughout
2
2
10
B 11/14 Fixed pin function description 13
C 05/17 Corrected Input Ripple Rejection graph; changed 100nF to 100pF
Added bypass capacitor to LED Driver Application circuit
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LT 0517 REV C • PRINTED IN USA
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relaTeD parTs
Typical applicaTion
Adjustable High Efficiency Regulator
LT3065
GND
IN
SHDN
PWRGD
REF/BYP
OUT
ADJ
IMAX
10µF
0.6V TO
10VOUT
200mA
61.9k
1%
1.2k 22nF
100k
255k
10k
* DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE ON LT3065
1.4V SET BY THE TP0610L P-CHANNEL THRESHOLD.
TP0610L
47µF
×2
MBRM140
4.7µF
10nF
10nF
3065 TA07
1M
LT3493
CMDSH-4E
GND
10µH
VIN
SHDN
BOOST
SW
FB
0.1µF
100k
0.1µF
F
10µF
4.5V TO
25V
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
LT1761 100mA, Low Noise LDO 300mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 20μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 20V, ThinSOT™ Package
LT1762 150mA, Low Noise LDO 300mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 20μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 20V, MS8 Package
LT1763 500mA, Low Noise LDO 300mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 20μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 20V, SO-8 and 3mm × 4mm DFN
Packages
LT1962 300mA, Low Noise LDO 270mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 20μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 20V, MS8 Package
LT1964 200mA, Low Noise Negative LDO VIN = –2.2V to –20V, VOUT(MIN) = –1.21V, VDO = 0.34V, IQ = 30μA, ISD = 3μA, Low Noise
<30μVRMS, Stable with Ceramic Capacitors, ThinSOT and 3mm × 3mm DFN Packages
LT1965 1.1A, Low Noise LDO 290mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 40μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 20V, VOUT = 1.2V to 19.5V,
Stable with Ceramic Capacitors, TO-220, DD-Pak, MSOP and 3mm × 3mm DFN Packages
LT3050 100mA LDO with Diagnostics and
Precision Current Limit
340mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 30μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 45V, 3mm × 2mm DFN and
MSOP Packages
LT3055 500mA LDO with Diagnostics and
Precision Current Limit
350mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 25μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 45V, 4mm × 3mm DFN and
MSOP Packages
LT3060 100mA Low Noise LDO with Soft-Start 300mV Dropout Voltage, Low Noise: 30μVRMS, VIN = 1.8V to 45V, 2mm × 2mm DFN and
ThinSOT Packages
LT3080/
LT3080-1
1.1A, Parallelable, Low Noise LDO 300mV Dropout Voltage (2-Supply Operation), Low Noise 40µVRMS, VIN = 1.2V to 36V,
VOUT = 0V to 35.7V, Current-Based Reference with 1-Resistor VOUT Set, Directly Parallelable,
Stable with Ceramic Capacitors, TO-220, SOT-223, MSOP and 3mm × 3mm DFN
LT3082 200mA, Parallelable, Low Noise LDO Outputs may be Paralleled for Higher Output Current or Heat Spreading, Wide Input Voltage
Range: 1.2V to 40V, Low Value Input/Output Capacitors Required: 2.2µF, Single Resistor Sets
Output Voltage, 8-Lead SOT-23, 3-Lead SOT-223 and 8-Lead 3mm × 3mm DFN Packages
LT3085 500mA, Parallelable, Low Noise LDO 275mV Dropout Voltage (2-Supply Operation), Low Noise 40µVRMS, VIN = 1.2V to 36V,
VOUT = 0V to 35.7V, Current-Based Reference with 1-Resistor VOUT Set, Directly Parallelable,
Stable with Ceramic Capacitors, MS8E and 2mm × 3mm DFN-6 Packages