LP2950*/2951 100mA Low-Dropout Voltage Regulator General Description Features The LP2950 and LP2951 are micropower voltage regulators with very low dropout voltage (typically 40mV at light loads and 380mV at 100mA), and very low quiescent current (75A typical). The quiescent current of the LP2950 /LP2951 increases only slightly in dropout, thus prolonging battery life. This feature, among others, makes the LP2950 and LP2951 ideally suited for use in battery-powered systems. Available in a 3-pin TO-92 package, the LP2950 is pincompatible with the older 5V regulators. Additional system functions, such as programmable output voltage and logiccontrolled shutdown, are available in the 8-pin DIP and 8pin SOIC versions of the LP2951. Data sheets and support documentation can be found on Micrel's web site at: www.micrel.com. * * * * * * * High accuracy 5V, guaranteed 100mA output Extremely low quiescent current Low-dropout voltage Extremely tight load and line regulation Very low temperature coefficient Use as regulator or reference Needs only 1F for stability LP2951 Versions Only * Current and thermal limiting * Error flag warns of output dropout * Logic-controlled electronic shutdown * Output programmable from 1.24 to 29V Applications * Automotive electronics * Voltage reference * Avionics ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Block Diagram LP2590 and LP2951 Block Diagram (Pin Numbers Refer to LP2591) * LP2950 Discontinuance September 2007. Micrel Inc. * 2180 Fortune Drive * San Jose, CA 95131 * USA * tel +1 (408) 944-0800 * fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 * http://www.micrel.com September 2008 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 temperatures from -40C to +125C; the -02 version has a tighter output and reference voltage specification range over temperature. The LP2951 is available as an -02 or -03 version. The LP2950 and LP2951 have a tight initial tolerance (0.5% typical), a very low output voltage temperature coefficient which allows use as a low-power voltage reference, and extremely good load and line regulation (0.05% typical). This greatly reduces the error in the overall circuit, and is the result of careful design techniques and process control. Additional features available with the LP2951 also include an error flag output that warns of a low output voltage, which is often due to failing batteries on the input. This may also be used as a power-on reset. A logic-compatible shutdown input is also available which enables the regulator to be switched on and off. This part may also be pin-strapped for a 5V output, or programmed from 1.24V to 29V with the use of two external resistors. The LP2950 is available as either a -02 or -03 version. The -02 and -03 versions are guaranteed for junction ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ordering Information Part Number Voltage Accuracy Junction Temperature Range Package Lead Finish LP2950-02BZ* 5.0V 0.5% -40 to +125C 3-Pin TO-92 Plastic Standard LP2950-03BZ* 5.0V 1.0% -40 to +125C 3-Pin TO-92 Plastic Standard LP2951-02BM 5.0V 0.5% -40 to +125C 8-Pin SOIC Standard LP2951-03BM 5.0V 1.0% -40 to +125C 8-Pin SOIC Standard LP2951-02BN 5.0V 0.5% -40 to +125C 8-Pin Plastic DIP Standard LP2951-03BN** 5.0V 1.0% -40 to +125C 8-Pin Plastic DIP Standard LP2951-02YM 5.0V 0.5% -40 to +125C 8-Pin SOIC Pb-Free LP2951-03YM 5.0V 1.0% -40 to +125C 8-Pin SOIC Pb-Free LP2951-02YN 5.0V 0.5% -40 to +125C 8-Pin Plastic DIP Pb-Free Note: * TO-92 Package discontinuance notification issued September 2007. End-of-life-buy offer thru December 31, 2007. Contact factory for additional information. ** Contact factory for Pb-Free version. Pin Configuration TO-92 (Z) DIP (N) and SOIC (M) (Bottom View) See MIC2950 for a part with: 1) higher output (150mA), 2) transient protection (60V), and 3) reverse input protection to -20V. September 2008 2 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Absolute Maximum Ratings(1) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, contact your local Micrel representative/distributor for availability and specifications. Power Dissipation .....................................Internally Limited Lead Temperature (soldering, 5 sec.)........................ 260C Storage Temperature ................................-65C to +150C Operating Junction Temperature Range(8) LP2950, LP2951 .................................-40C to +125C Input Supply Voltage ........................................-0.3 to +30V Feedback Input Voltage(9, 10) ............................-1.5 to +30V Shutdown Input Voltage(9) ................................-0.3 to +30V Error Comparator Output Voltage(9) .................-0.3 to +30V ESD Rating is to be determined Electrical Characteristics(1) TA = 25C except as noted. Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units Output Voltage TJ = 25C LP295x-02 (0.5%) 4.975 5.000 5.025 V LP295x-03 (1%) 4.950 5.000 5.050 V LP2951-4.8 (1%) 4.802 4.850 4.899 V LP295x-02 (0.5%) 4.950 5.050 V LP295x-03 (1%) 4.925 5.075 V LP2951-4.8 (1%) 4.777 4.872 V LP295x-02 (0.5%) 4.940 5.060 V LP295x-03 (1%) 4.900 5.100 V LP2951-4.8 (1%) 4.753 4.947 V Output Voltage -25C TJ +85C Output Voltage Over Full Temperature Range -40C to +125C Output Voltage Over Load Variation Output Voltage Temperature Coefficient Line Regulation Load Regulation September 2008 LP295x-02 (0.5%), 100A IL 100mA, TJ TJ(max) 4.930 5.070 V LP295x-03 (1%), 100A IL 100mA, TJ TJ(max) 4.880 5.120 V LP2951-4.8 (1%), 100A IL 100mA, TJ TJ(max) 4.733 4.967 V LP295x-02 (0.5%), Note 12 20 100 ppm/C LP295x-03 (1%), Note 12 50 150 ppm/C LP2951-4.8 (1%), Note 12 50 150 ppm/C LP295x-02 (0.5%), Notes 14, 15 0.03 0.10 0.20 % % LP295x-03 (1%), Notes 14, 15 0.04 0.20 0.40 % % LP2951-4.8 (1%), Notes 14, 15 0.04 0.20 0.40 % % LP295x-02 (0.5%), Note 14, 100A IL 100mA 0.04 0.10 0.20 % % LP295x-03 (1%), Note 14, 100A IL 100mA 0.10 0.20 0.30 % % LP2951-4.8 (1%), Note 14, 100A IL 100mA 0.10 0.20 0.30 % % 3 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Parameter Condition Dropout Voltage Ground Current Min Typ Max Units Note 5, IL = 100A 50 80 150 mV mV Note 5, IL = 100mA 380 450 600 mV mV IL = 100A 100 150 200 A A IL = 100mA 8 12 14 mA mA Dropout Current VIN = 4.5V, IL = 100A 180 250 310 A A Current Limit VOUT = 0V 160 220 220 mA mA Thermal Regulation Note 13 0.05 0.20 %/W Output Noise 10Hz to 100kHz, CL = 1F 430 Reference Voltage Reference Voltage 10Hz to 100kHz, CL = 200F 160 VRMS 10Hz to 100kHz, CL = 3.3F, 0.01F bypass Feedback to Output 100 VRMS LP295x-02 (0.5%) 1.220 1.200 1.235 1.250 1.260 V V LP295x-03 (1%) 1.210 1.200 1.235 1.260 1.270 V V LP2951-4.8 (1%) 1.210 1.200 1.235 1.260 1.270 V V LP295x-02 (0.5%), Note 7 1.190 1.270 V LP295x-03 (1%), Note 7 1.185 1.285 V LP2951-4.8 (1%), Note 7 1.185 1.285 V 40 60 nA nA Feedback Bias Current Reference Voltage VRMS 20 LP295x-02 (0.5%), Note 12 20 ppm/C LP295x-03 (1%), Note 12 50 ppm/C 50 ppm/C 0.1 nA/C LP2951-4.8 (1%), Note 12 Feedback Bias Current Temperature Coefficient Output Leakage Current VOH = 30V 0.01 1.00 2.00 A A Output Low Voltage (Flag) VIN = 4.5V, IOL = 200A 150 250 400 mV mV Upper Threshold Voltage Note 6 Lower Threshold Voltage Note 6 75 Hysteresis Note 6 15 September 2008 40 25 4 mV mV 60 95 140 mV mV mV M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Parameter Condition Input Logic Voltage LP295x-02 (0.5%) Low High Min Units 0.7 V V V 0.7 V V V 0.7 V V V 2.0 1.3 2.0 LP2951-4.8 (1%) Low High Regulator Output Current in Shutdown Max 1.3 LP295x-03 (1%) Low High Shutdown Input Current Typ 1.3 2.0 VSHUTDOWN = 2.4V 30 50 100 A A VSHUTDOWN = 30V 450 600 700 A A 3 10 20 A A Note 11 Notes: 1. Boldface limits apply at temperature extremes. 2. Unless otherwise specified all limits guaranteed for TJ = 25C, VIN = 6V, IL = 100A and CL = 1F. Additional conditions for the 8-pin versions are Feedback tied to 5V Tap and Output tied to Output Sense (VOUT = 5V) and VSHUTDOWN 0.8V. 3. Guaranteed and 100% production tested. 4. Guaranteed but not 100% production tested. These limits are not used to calculate outgoing AQL levels. 5. Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential at which the output voltage drops 100mV below its nominal value measured at 1V differential. At very low values of programmed output voltage, the minimum input supply voltage of 2V (2.3V over temperature) must be taken into account. 6. Comparator thresholds are expressed in terms of a voltage differential at the Feedback terminal below the nominal reference voltage measured at 6V input. To express these thresholds in terms of output voltage change, multiply by the error amplifier gain = VOUT /VREF =(R1 + R2)/R2. For example, at a programmed output voltage of 5V, the Error output is guaranteed to go low when the output drops by 95mV x 5V/1.235V = 384mV. Thresholds remain constant as a percent of VOUT as VOUT is varied, with the dropout warning occurring at typically 5% below nominal, 7.5% guaranteed. 7. VREF VOUT (VIN - 1 V), 2.3V VIN 30V, 100A < IL 100mA, TJ TJMAX. 8. The junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of the TO-92 package is 180C/W with 0.4" leads and 160C/W with 0.25" leads to a PC board. The thermal resistance of the 8-pin DIP package is 105C/W junction-to-ambient when soldered directly to a PC board. Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance for the SOIC (M) package is 160C/W. 9. May exceed input supply voltage. 10. When used in dual-supply systems where the output terminal sees loads returned to a negative supply, the output voltage should be diode-clamped to ground. 11. VSHUTDOWN 2V, VIN 30 V, VOUT = 0, with Feedback pin tied to 5V Tap. 12. Output or reference voltage temperature coefficient is defined as the worst case voltage change divided by the total temperature range. 13. Thermal regulation is defined as the change in output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is applied, excluding load or line regulation effects. Specifications are for a 50mA load pulse at VIN = 30V (1.25W pulse) for t = 10ms. 14. Regulation is measured at constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are covered in the specification for thermal regulation. 15. Line regulation for the LP2951 is tested at 150C for IL = 1mA. For IL = 100A and TJ = 125C, line regulation is guaranteed by design to 0.2%. See Typical Performance Characteristics for line regulation versus temperature and load current. September 2008 5 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Typical Characteristics September 2008 6 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Typical Characteristics (continued) September 2008 7 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Typical Characteristics (continued) September 2008 8 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Figure 1 is a timing diagram depicting the /ERROR signal and the regulated output voltage as the LP2951 input is ramped up and down. The /ERROR signal becomes valid (low) at about 1.3V input. It goes high at about 5V input (the input voltage at which VOUT = 4.75V). Since the LP2951's dropout voltage is load-dependent (see curve in Typical Performance Characteristics), the input voltage trip point (about 5V) will vary with the load current. The output voltage trip point (approximately 4.75V) does not vary with load. The error comparator has an open-collector output which requires an external pull-up resistor. Depending on system requirements, this resistor may be returned to the 5V output or some other supply voltage. In determining a value for this resistor, note that while the output is rated to sink 400A, this sink current adds to battery drain in a low battery condition. Suggested values range from 100k to 1M. The resistor is not required if this output is unused. Application Information External Capacitors A 1.0F (or greater) capacitor is required between the LP2950/LP2951 output and ground to prevent oscillations due to instability. Most types of tantalum or aluminum electrolytics will be adequate; film types will work, but are costly and therefore not recommended. Many aluminum electrolytics have electrolytes that freeze at about -30C, so solid tantalum capacitors are recommended for operation below -25C. The important parameters of the capacitor are an effective series resistance of about 5 or less and a resonant frequency above 500kHz. The value of this capacitor may be increased without limit. At lower values of output current, less output capacitance is required for output stability. The capacitor can be reduced to 0.33F for current below 10mA or 0.1F for currents below 1mA. Using the 8-pin versions at voltages below 5V runs the error amplifier at lower gains so that more output capacitance is needed. For the worst-case situation of a 100mA load at 1.23V output (Output shorted to Feedback) a 3.3F (or greater) capacitor should be used. The LP2950 will remain stable and in regulation with no load in addition to the internal voltage divider, unlike many other voltage regulators. This is especially important in CMOS RAM keep-alive applications. When setting the output voltage of the LP2951 version with external resistors, a minimum load of 1A is recommended. A 0.1F capacitor should be placed from the LP2950/LP2951 input to ground if there is more than 10 inches of wire between the input and the AC filter capacitor or if a battery is used as the input. Stray capacitance to the LP2951 Feedback terminal (pin 7) can cause instability. This may especially be a problem when using high value external resistors to set the output voltage. Adding a 100pF capacitor between Output and Feedback and increasing the output capacitor to at least 3.3F will remedy this. Programming the Output Voltage (LP2951) The LP2951 may be pin-strapped for 5V using its internal voltage divider by tying Pin 1 (output) to Pin 2 (SENSE) and Pin 7 (FEEDBACK) to Pin 6 (5V TAP). Alternatively, it may be programmed for any output voltage between its 1.235V reference and its 30V maximum rating. An external pair of resistors is required, as shown in Figure 2. The complete equation for the output voltage is: R VOUT = VREF x 1 + 1 + IFB R 2 R2 where VREF is the nominal 1.235 reference voltage and IFB is the feedback pin bias current, nominally 20nA. The minimum recommended load current of 1A forces an upper limit of 1.2M on the value of R2, if the regulator must work with no load (a condition often found in CMOS in standby), IFB will produce a 2% typical error in VOUT which may be eliminated at room temperature by trimming R1. For better accuracy, choosing R2 = 100k reduces this error to 0.17% while increasing the resistor program current to 12A. Since the LP2951 typically draws 60A at no load with Pin 2 open-circuited, this is a small price to pay. Error Detection Comparator Output A logic low output will be produced by the comparator whenever the LP2951 output falls out of regulation by more than approximately 5%. This figure is the comparator's built-in offset of about 60mV divided by the 1.235V reference voltage. (Refer to the block diagram on Page 1). This trip level remains "5% below normal" regardless of the programmed output voltage of the LP2951. For example, the error flag trip level is typically 4.75V for a 5V output or 11.4V for a 12V output. The out of regulation condition may be due either to low input voltage, current limiting, or thermal limiting. September 2008 Reducing Output Noise In reference applications it may be advantageous to reduce the AC noise present at the output. One method is to reduce the regulator bandwidth by increasing the size of the output capacitor. This is the only method by which noise can be reduced on the 3-pin LP2950 and is relatively inefficient, as increasing the capacitor from 1F to 220F only decreases the noise from 430V to 160Vrms for a 100kHz bandwidth at 5V output. 9 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Noise can be reduced fourfold by a bypass capacitor across R1, since it reduces the high frequency gain from 4 to unity. Pick: C BYPASS 1 2R 1 * 200Hz or about 0.01F. When doing this, the output capacitor must be increased to 3.3F to maintain stability. These changes reduce the output noise from 430V to 100Vrms for a100kHz bandwidth at 5V output. With the bypass capacitor added, noise no longer scales with output voltage so that improvements are more dramatic at higher output voltages. Figure 1. ERROR Output Timing Figure 2. Adjustable Regulator September 2008 10 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Typical Applications Wide Input Voltage Range Current Limiter 5V Regulator with 2.5V Sleep Function Low Drift Current Source 5V Current Limiter September 2008 11 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Typical Applications Regulator with Early Warning and Auxiliary Output September 2008 12 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Typical Applications Latch Off When Error Flag Occurs Open Circuit Detector for 4mA to 20mA Current Loop Regulator with State-of-Charge Indicator September 2008 13 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Typical Applications Low Battery Disconnect System Over Temperature Protection Circuit September 2008 14 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Schematic Diagram September 2008 15 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 Package Information 8-Pin SOIC (M) PIN 1 DIMENSIONS: INCH (MM) 0.380 (9.65) 0.370 (9.40) 0.255 (6.48) 0.245 (6.22) 0.135 (3.43) 0.125 (3.18) 0.300 (7.62) 0.013 (0.330) 0.010 (0.254) 0.018 (0.57) 0.100 (2.54) 0.130 (3.30) 0.0375 (0.952) 0.380 (9.65) 0.320 (8.13) 8-Pin Plastic DIP (N) September 2008 16 M9999-091208 Micrel, Inc. LP2950/2951 0.090 (2.286) Radius, t yp. 2 3 1 0.145 (3.683) 0.135 (3.429) 0.055 (1.397) 0.045 (1.143) 10 typ. BOTTOM VIEW 0.085 (2.159) Diam. 0.185 (4.699) 0.175 (4.445) 5 typ. 0.185 (4.699) 0.175 (4.445) 0.090 (2.286) typ. 5 t yp. Seat ing Plane 0.025 (0.635) Max Uncont rolled Lead Diamet er 0.500 (12.70) Min. 0.016 (0.406) 0.014 (0.356) 0.0155 (0.3937) 0.0145 (0.3683) 0.055 (1.397) 0.045 (1.143) 0.105 (2.667) 0.095 (2.413) TO-92 (Z) MICREL, INC. 2180 FORTUNE DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95131 USA TEL +1 (408) 944-0800 FAX +1 (408) 474-1000 WEB http://www.micrel.com The information furnished by Micrel in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Micrel for its use. Micrel reserves the right to change circuitry and specifications at any time without notification to the customer. Micrel Products are not designed or authorized for use as components in life support appliances, devices or systems where malfunction of a product can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems that (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. A Purchaser's use or sale of Micrel Products for use in life support appliances, devices or systems is a Purchaser's own risk and Purchaser agrees to fully indemnify Micrel for any damages resulting from such use or sale. (c) 1999 Micrel, Incorporated. September 2008 17 M9999-091208