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L4931ABxx
L4931Cxx
Very low drop voltage regulators with inhibit
Features
Very low dropout voltage (0.4 V)
Very low quiescent current
(Typ. 50 µA in off mode, 600 µA in on mode)
Output current up to 250 mA
Logic-controlled electronic shutdown
Output voltages of 2.7; 3.3; 3.5; 5; 8; 12 V
Automotive Grade product: 2.7 V, 3.3 V, 3.5 V
VOUT only in SO-8 package
Internal current and thermal limit
Only 2.2 µF for stability
Available in ± 1 % (AB) or 2 % (C) selection at
25 °C
Supply voltage rejection: 70 dB typ. for 5 V
version
Temperature range: -40 to 125 °C
Description
The L4931ABxx L4931Cxx are very Low Drop
regulators available in TO-220, SO-8, DPAK,
PPAK and TO-92 packages and in a wide range of
output voltages.
The very low drop voltage (0.4 V) and the very low
quiescent current make them particularly suitable
for low noise, low power applications and
specially in battery powered systems.
A TTL compatible shutdown logic control function
is available in PPAK and SO-8 packages.
This means that when the device is used as a
local regulator, it is possible to put a part of the
board in standby, decreasing the total power
consumption. It requires only a 2.2 µF capacitor
for stability allowing space and cost saving.
The L4931 is available as Automotive Grade in
SO-8 package only, for the options of output
voltages whose commercial Part Numbers are
shown in the Table 19 on page 34 (order codes).
These devices are qualified according to the
specification AEC-Q100 of the Automotive
market, in the temperature range -40 °C to
125 °C, and the statistical tests PAT, SYL, SBL are
performed.
TO-92
DPAK
TO-220
PPAK SO-8
Table 1. Device summary
Part numbers
L4931ABXX27 L4931CXX33 L4931ABXX50 L4931CXX80
L4931CXX27 L4931ABXX35 L4931CXX50 L4931ABXX120
L4931ABXX33 L4931CXX35 L4931ABXX80 L4931CXX120
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Contents
1 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Pin configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Application circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6 Typical application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Package mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8 Order codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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List of figures
Figure 1. Schematic diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 2. Pin connections (top view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 3. Test circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 4. Line regulation vs temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 5. Dropout voltage vs temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 6. Supply current vs input voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 7. Supply current vs temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 8. Short circuit current vs dropout voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 9. SVR vs input voltage signal frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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List of tables
Table 1. Device summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 3. Thermal data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 4. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 5. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 6. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx27-TRY (Automotive Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 7. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table 8. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table 9. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx33-TRY (Automotive Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 10. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 11. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx35-TRY (Automotive Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 12. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Table 13. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Table 14. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table 15. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 16. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 17. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 18. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table 19. Order codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 20. Document revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx Diagram
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1 Diagram
Figure 1. Schematic diagram
Pin configuration L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx
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2 Pin configuration
Figure 2. Pin connections (top view)
SO-8
DPAK
TO-220
PPAK
PIN 1 = VOUT
PIN 2 = GND
PIN 3 = VIN
TO-92 BOTTOM VIEW
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3 Maximum ratings
Note: Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which damage to the device may occur.
Functional operation under these condition is not implied
Table 2. Absolute maximum ratings
Symbol Parameter Value Unit
VIDC Input voltage 20 V
IOOutput current Internally limited mA
PDPower dissipation Internally limited mW
TSTG Storage temperature range -40 to 150 °C
TOP Operating junction temperature range -40 to 125 °C
Table 3. Thermal data
Symbol Parameter TO-220 SO-8 DPAK PPAK TO-92 Unit
RthJC Thermal resistance junction-case 3 20 8 8 °C/W
RthJA Thermal resistance junction-ambient 50 55 100 100 200 °C/W
Application circuit L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx
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4 Application circuit
Figure 3. Test circuit
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5 Electrical characteristics
Table 4. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx27 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 4.7 V 2.673 2.7 2.727 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 4.7 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 2.646 2.754
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 3.4 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3 15 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1)
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
VI = 3.6 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 15 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 3.6 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 3.6 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 4.6 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 74
dBf = 1 kHz 71
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
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Table 5. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx27 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 4.7 V 2.646 2.7 2.754 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 4.7 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 2.592 2.808
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 3.4 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3 18 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 3.6 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 18 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 3.6 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 3.6 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 4.6 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 74
dBf = 1 kHz 71
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 6. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx27-TRY (Automotive Grade) (refer to the test
circuits, TA = -40 to 12 5°C, CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 4.7 V, TA = 25°C 2.646 2.7 2.754 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 4.7 V 2.592 2.808
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit TA = 25°C 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 3.4 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 20 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation VI = 3.6 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 38 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 3.6 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 1 mA
VI = 3.6 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection
IO = 5 mA
VI = 4.6 ± 1 V
TA = 25°C
f = 120 Hz 74
dBf = 1 kHz 71
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TA = 25°C 50 µV
VdDropout voltage IO = 250 mA, TA = 25°C 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA 0.82 V
VIL Control input logic low 0.82 V
VIH Control Input Logic High 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V, TA = 25°C 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance
ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA,
TA = 25°C 210 µF
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Table 7. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx33 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.3 V 3.267 3.3 3.333 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.3 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 3.234 3.366
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 4 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3 15 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 4.2 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 15 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 4.2 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 4.2 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 5.2 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 73
dBf = 1 kHz 70
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 8. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx33 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.3 V 3.234 3.3 3.366 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.3 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 3.168 3.432
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 4.1 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3 18 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 4.3 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 18 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 4.3 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 4.3 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 5.3 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 73
dBf = 1 kHz 70
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 9. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx33-TRY (Automotive Grade) (refer to the test
circuits, TA = -40 to 125 °C, CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.3 V, TA = 25°C 3.234 3.3 3.366 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.3 V 3.168 3.432
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit TA = 25°C 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 4.1 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 20 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation VI = 4.3 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 38 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 4.3 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 1 mA
VI = 4.3 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection
IO = 5 mA
VI = 5.3 ± 1 V
TA = 25°C
f = 120 Hz 73
dBf = 1 kHz 70
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TA = 25°C 50 µV
VdDropout voltage IO = 250 mA, TA = 25°C 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA 0.82 V
VIL Control input logic low 0.82 V
VIH Control Input Logic High 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V, TA = 25°C 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance
ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA,
TA = 25°C 210 µF
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Table 10. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx35 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.5 V 3.465 3.5 3.535 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.5 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 3.43 3.57
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 4.2 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3 15 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 4.4 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 15 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 4.4 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 4.4 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 5.4 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 73
dBf = 1 kHz 70
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 11. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx35-TRY (Automotive Grade) (refer to the test
circuits, TA = -40 to 125 °C, CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.5 V, TA = 25°C 3.465 3.5 3.535 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.5 V 3.43 3.57
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit TA = 25°C 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 4.2 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 17 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation VI = 4.4 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 35 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 4.4 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 1 mA
VI = 4.4 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection
IO = 5 mA
VI = 5.4 ± 1 V
TA = 25°C
f = 120 Hz 73
dBf = 1 kHz 70
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, TA = 25°C 50 µV
VdDropout voltage IO = 250 mA, TA = 25°C 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA 0.82 V
VIL Control input logic low 0.82 V
VIH Control Input Logic High 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V, TA = 25°C 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance
ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA,
TA = 25°C 210 µF
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Table 12. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx35 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.5 V 3.43 3.5 3.57 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 5.5 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 3.36 3.64
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 4.3 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3 18 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 4.5 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 18 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 4.5 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 4.5 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 5.5 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 73
dBf = 1 kHz 70
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA= -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 13. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx50 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 7 V 4.95 5 5.05 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 7 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 4.9 5.1
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 5.8 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3.5 17.5 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 6 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 15 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 6 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 6 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 7 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 70
dBf = 1 kHz 67
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 14. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx50 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 7 V 4.9 5 5.1 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 7 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 4.8 5.2
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 5.8 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 3.5 17.5 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 6 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 15 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 6 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.6 1 mA
VI = 6 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4 6
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 50 100 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 7 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 70
dBf = 1 kHz 67
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 15. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx80 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 10 V 7.92 8 8.08 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 10 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 7.84 8.16
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 8.8 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 4 20 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 9 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 15 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 9 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.8 1.6 mA
VI = 9 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4.5 7
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 70 140 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 10 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 67
dBf = 1 kHz 64
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 16. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx80 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 10 V 7.84 8 8.16 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 10 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 7.68 8.32
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 8.9 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 4 24 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 9.1 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 18 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 9.1 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.8 1.6 mA
VI = 9.1 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4.5 7
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 70 140 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 10.1 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 67
dBf = 1 kHz 64
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 17. Electrical characteristics of L4931ABxx120 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 14 V 11.88 12 12.12 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 14 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 11.76 12.24
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 12.8 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 4 20 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 13 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 15 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 13 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.8 1.6 mA
VI = 13 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4.5 7
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 90 180 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 14 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 64
dBf = 1 kHz 61
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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Table 18. Electrical characteristics of L4931Cxx120 (refer to the test circuits, TA = 25 °C,
CI = 0.1 µF, CO = 2.2 µF unless otherwise specified).
Symbol Parameter Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VOOutput voltage IO = 5 mA, VI = 14 V 11.76 12 12.24 V
IO = 5 mA, VI = 14 V, TA=-25 to 85°C 11.52 12.48
VIOperating input voltage IO = 250 mA 20 V
Iout Output current limit 300 mA
ΔVOLine regulation VI = 12.9 to 20 V, IO = 0.5 mA 4 24 mV
ΔVOLoad regulation (1) VI = 13.1 V, IO = 0.5 to 250 mA 3 18 mV
Id
Quiescent current
ON MODE
VI = 13.1 to 20 V, IO = 0 mA 0.8 1.6 mA
VI = 13.1 to 20 V, IO = 250 mA 4.5 7
OFF MODE VI = 6 V 90 180 µA
SVR Supply voltage rejection IO = 5 mA
VI = 14.1 ± 1 V
f = 120 Hz 64
dBf = 1 kHz 61
f = 10 kHz 55
eN Output noise voltage B = 10 Hz to 100 kHz 50 µV
VdDropout voltage (1) IO = 250 mA 0.4 0.6 V
IO = 250 mA, TA= -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIL Control input logic low TA = -40 to 125°C 0.8 V
VIH Control Input Logic High TA = -40 to 125°C 2 V
IIControl input current VI = 6 V, VC = 6 V 10 µA
CO
Output bypass
capacitance ESR = 0.1 to 10 Ω, IO = 0 to 250 mA 2 10 µF
1. For SO-8 package the maximum limit of load regulation and dropout is increased by 20 mV.
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6 Typical application
Figure 4. Line regulation vs temperature Figure 5. Dropout voltage vs temperature
Figure 6. Supply current vs input voltage Figure 7. Supply current vs temperature
Figure 8. Short circuit current vs dropout
voltage
Figure 9. SVR vs input voltage signal
frequency
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7 Package mechanical data
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a lead-free second level interconnect. The category of
second Level Interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com.
Package mechanical data L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx
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Dim. mm. inch.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 4.40 4.60 0.1730.181
C1.231.32 0.0480.051
D 2.40 2.72 0.094 0.107
D1 1.27 0.050
E0.490.70 0.0190.027
F 0.61 0.88 0.024 0.034
F1 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.067
F2 1.14 1.70 0.044 0.067
G4.95 5.15 0.194 0.203
G1 2.4 2.7 0.094 0.106
H2 10.0 10.40 0.393 0.409
L2 16.4 0.645
L4 13.0 14.0 0.511 0.551
L5 2.65 2.95 0.104 0.116
L6 15.25 15.75 0.600 0.620
L7 6.2 6.6 0.244 0.260
L93.5 3.93 0.137 0.154
DIA. 3.75 3.85 0.147 0.151
TO-220 mechanical data
P011C
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Dim.
mm. mils.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A4.324.95 170.1 194.9
b0.36 0.51 14.2 20.1
D 4.45 4.95 175.2 194.9
E3.303.94 129.9155.1
e 2.41 2.67 94.9105.1
e1 1.14 1.40 44.955.1
L 12.7 15.49500.0 609.8
R 2.16 2.41 85.0 94.9
S1 0.92 1.52 36.2 59.8
W 0.41 0.56 16.1 22.0
α
TO-92 mechanical data
0102782/D
Package mechanical data L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx
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Dim.
mm. inch.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 2.2 2.4 0.086 0.094
A1 0.91.1 0.035 0.043
A2 0.030.230.001 0.009
B 0.4 0.6 0.015 0.023
B2 5.2 5.4 0.204 0.212
C 0.45 0.6 0.017 0.023
C2 0.480.6 0.0190.023
D 6 6.2 0.236 0.244
D1 5.1 0.201
E 6.4 6.6 0.252 0.260
E1 4.7 0.185
e 1.27 0.050
G4.95.25 0.193 0.206
G1 2.38 2.7 0.093 0.106
H9.35 10.1 0.3680.397
L2 0.81 0.0310.039
L4 0.6 1 0.0230.039
L5 1 0.039
L6 2.80.110
PPAK mechanical data
0078180-E
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Dim.
mm. inch.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A 2.2 2.4 0.086 0.094
A1 0.91.1 0.035 0.043
A2 0.030.230.001 0.009
B 0.64 0.90.025 0.035
b4 5.2 5.4 0.204 0.212
C 0.45 0.6 0.017 0.023
C2 0.480.6 0.0190.023
D 6 6.2 0.236 0.244
D1 5.1 0.200
E 6.4 6.6 0.252 0.260
E1 4.7 0.185
e2.280.090
e1 4.4 4.6 0.1730.181
H9.35 10.1 0.3680.397
L 1 0.039
(L1) 2.80.110
L2 0.80.031
L4 0.6 1 0.0230.039
R 0.2 0.008
V2 8°0° 8°
DPAK mechanical data
0068772-F
Package mechanical data L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx
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Dim. mm. inch.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A1.35 1.75 0.0530.069
A1 0.10 0.25 0.04 0.010
A2 1.10 1.65 0.0430.065
B0.33 0.51 0.0130.020
C0.190.25 0.007 0.010
D4.80 5.00 0.189 0.197
E3.80 4.00 0.150 0.157
e 1.27 0.050
H5.80 6.20 0.2280.244
h 0.25 0.50 0.010 0.020
L 0.40 1.27 0.016 0.050
k8° (max.)
ddd 0.1 0.04
SO-8 mechanical data
0016023/C
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Dim.
mm. inch.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A330 12.992
C12.813.0 13.2 0.504 0.512 0.519
D 20.2 0.795
N60 2.362
T22.40.882
Ao 6.806.90 7.00 0.2680.272 0.2.76
Bo 10.40 10.50 10.60 0.4090.4130.417
Ko 2.55 2.65 2.75 0.100 0.104 0.105
Po 3.94.0 4.1 0.1530.157 0.161
P7.98.0 8.1 0.311 0.315 0.319
Tape & reel DPAK-PPAK mechanical data
Package mechanical data L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx
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Dim.
mm. inch.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A330 12.992
C 12.813.2 0.504 0.519
D 20.2 0.795
N60 2.362
T 22.4 0.882
Ao 8.1 8.5 0.3190.335
Bo 5.5 5.90.216 0.232
Ko 2.1 2.30.082 0.090
Po 3.94.1 0.1530.161
P7.98.1 0.311 0.319
Tape & reel SO-8 mechanical data
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Dim. mm. inch.
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
A1 4.80 0.189
T3.80 0.150
T1 1.60 0.063
T2 2.30 0.091
d0.480.019
P0 12.5 12.90.492 0.508
P2 5.65 7.05 0.222 0.278
F1, F2 2.44 2.54 2.94 0.096 0.100 0.116
delta H ±2 0.079
W 17.5 18.00 19.0 0.689 0.7090.748
W0 5.7 6.30.224 0.248
W1 8.5 9.25 0.335 0.364
W2 0.50 0.20
H18.50 18.70 0.7280.726
H0 15.50 16.50 0.610 0.650
H1 25.00 0.984
D0 3.84.2 0.150 0.165
t0.900.035
L1 30.118
delta1 0.039
u50 1.968
Φ1360 14.173
Φ2301.181
Tape & reel for TO-92 mechanical data
W
W1
W0
W2
A1
d
D0
H1
H
H0
L
l1
F1 F2
P2
P0
delta P
delta H
T2 T1
T
t
DRAWING NOT IN SCALE
Order codes L4931ABxx - L4931Cxx
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8 Order codes
Table 19. Order codes
Packages Output
voltage
TO-220 SO-8 PPAK DPAK TO-92
L4931CD27-TR 2.7 V
L4931CD27-TRY(1)
1. Automotive Grade products.
L4931ABPT27TR 2.7 V
L4931CD33-TR L4931CPT33-TR L4931CDT33-TR L4931CZ33-AP 3.3 V
L4931ABV33 L4931ABD33-TR L4931ABDT33-TR 3.3 V
L4931CD33-TRY(1) 3.3 V
L4931CD35-TR L4931CDT35-TR 3.5 V
L4931ABD35-TR L4931ABDT35TR 3.5 V
L4931ABD35-TRY(1) 3.5 V
L4931CD50-TR L4931CPT50-TR L4931CDT50-TR L4931CZ50-AP 5 V
L4931ABD50-TR L4931ABDT50-TR 5 V
L4931CD80-TR L4931CPT80-TR L4931CDT80-TR 8 V
L4931ABPT80TR L4931ABDT80-TR 8 V
L4931CD120-TR L4931CPT120-TR L4931CDT120-TR 12 V
L4931ABD120TR L4931ABPT120R 12 V
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9 Revision history
Table 20. Document revision history
Date Revision Changes
21-Jun-2004 11 Document updating.
14-Jun-2006 12 Order codes updated.
31-Jan-2008 13 Added: Ta bl e 1 and new order codes for Automotive grade products.
20-Feb-2008 14 Modified: Table 19 on page 34.
11-Mar-2008 15 Modified: Table 1 on page 1 and Table 19 on page 34.
15-Jul-2008 16 Modified: Table 1 on page 1 and Table 19 on page 34.
18-Aug-2008 17 Modified: Table 19 on page 34.
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