The ADP3335 is a member of the ADP333x family of precision,
low dropout, anyCAP voltage regulators. It operates with an
input voltage range of 2.6 V to 12 V, and delivers a continuous
load current up to 500 mA. The ADP3335 stands out from
conventional low dropout regulators (LDOs) by using an
enhanced process enabling it to offer performance advantages
beyond its competition. Its patented design requires only a
1.0 µF output capacitor for stability. This device is insensitive to
output capacitor equivalent series resistance (ESR), and is stable
with any good quality capacitor—including ceramic (MLCC)
Rev. A
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types for space-restricted applications. The ADP3335 achieves
exceptional accuracy of ±0.9% at room temperature and ±1.8%
over temperature, line, and load.
The dropout voltage of the ADP3335 is only 200 mV (typical) at
500 mA. This device also includes a safety current limit, thermal
overload protection, and a shutdown feature. In shutdown
mode, the ground current is reduced to less than 1 µA. The
ADP3335 has a low quiescent current of 80 µA (typical) in light
load situations.
All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard statistical quality control (SQC) methods. Ambient
temperature of 85°C corresponds to a junction temperature of 125°C under pulsed full-load test conditions. Application stable with no
load. V
Table 1.
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
OUTPUT
I
T
V
I
T
V
I
T
I
T
T
I
I
I
I
I
f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, CL = 10 µF 95 µV rms
I
GROUND CURRENT
I
I
I
I
SHUTDOWN
OFF 0.4 V
1
VIN = 2.6 V to 12 V for models with V
= 6.0 V, C = C = 1.0 µF, T = –40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
ININOUTA
Voltage Accuracy
Line Regulation1 V
1
V
VIN = V
OUT
+ 0.4 V to 12 V –0.9 +0.9 %
OUT(NOM)
= 0.1 mA to 500 mA
L
= 25°C
A
= V
IN
= 0.1 mA to 500 mA
L
= 85°C
A
= V
IN
= 0.1 mA to 500 mA
L
= 150°C
J
= V
IN
= 0.1 mA
L
= 25°C
A
+ 0.4 V to 12 V –1.8 +1.8 %
OUT(NOM)
+ 0.4 V to 12 V –2.3 +2.3 %
OUT(NOM)
+ 0.4 V to 12 V 0.04 mV/V
OUT(NOM)
Load Regulation IL = 0.1 mA to 500 mA 0.04 mV/mA
= 25°C
A
Dropout Voltage V
Peak Load Current I
Output Noise V
In Regulation I
In Dropout I
In Shutdown
Threshold Voltage
SD
Input Current
Output Current in Shutdown
≤ 2.2 V.
OUT(NOM)
V
DROP
VIN = V
LDPK
f = 10 Hz to 100 kHz, CL = 10 µF 47 µV rms
NOISE
IL = 500 mA 4.5 10 mA
GND
VIN = V
GND
I
GNDSD
V
THSD
I
SD
I
OSD
= 98% of V
OUT
= 500 mA 200 370 mV
L
= 300 mA 140 230 mV
L
= 50 mA 30 110 mV
L
= 0.1 mA 10 40 mV
L
+ 1 V 800 mA
OUT(NOM)
= 500 mA, CNR = 10 nF
L
= 500 mA, CNR = 0 nF
L
= 300 mA 2.6 6 mA
L
= 50 mA 0.5 2.5 mA
L
= 0.1 mA 80 110 µA
L
– 100 mV 120 400 µA
OUT(NOM)
= 0.1 mA
L
SD
= 0 V, VIN = 12 V
OUT(NOM)
0.01 1 µA
ON 2.0 V
0 ≤ SD ≤ 5 V
VIN = 12 V, V
= 0 V 0.01 5 µA
OUT
1.2 3 µA
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ADP3335
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Input Supply Voltage –0.3 V to +16 V
Shutdown Input Voltage –0.3 V to +16 V
Power Dissipation Internally Limited
Operating Ambient Temperature Range –40°C to +85°C
Operating Junction Temperature Range –40°C to +150°C
θJA, 2-layer MSOP-8 220°C/W
θJA, 4-layer MSOP-8 158°C/W
θJA, 2-layer LFCSP-8 62°C/W
θJA, 4-layer LFCSP-8 48°C/W
Storage Temperature Range –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature Range (Soldering 10 sec) 300°C
Vapor Phase (60 sec) 215°C
Infrared (15 sec) 220°C
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
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ADP3335
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
1
OUT
ADP3335
OUT
2
OUT
GND
TOP VIEW
3
(Not to Scale)
4
Figure 3. 8-Lead MSOP
8
IN
IN
7
SD
6
NR
5
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1
OUT
ADP3335
OUT
2
OUT
GND
TOP VIEW
3
(Not to Scale)
4
Figure 4. 8-Lead LFCSP
8
IN
IN
7
SD
6
NR
5
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Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Function
1, 2, 3 OUT
Output of the Regulator. Bypass to ground with a 1.0 µF or larger capacitor. All pins must be connected together
for proper operation.
4 GND Ground Pin.
5 NR
Noise Reduction Pin. Used for further reduction of output noise (see the Noise Reduction section for further
details).
6
SD
Active Low Shutdown Pin. Connect to ground to disable the regulator output. When shutdown is not used, this
pin should be connected to the input pin.
7, 8 IN Regulator Input. All pins must be connected together for proper operation.
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ADP3335
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted
2.202
2.201
2.200
I
= 0
L
V
= 2.2V
OUT
5.0
4.0
2.199
150mA
2.198
2.197
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.196
300mA
2.195
2.194
500mA
24681012
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 5. Line Regulation Output Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
2.201
2.200
2.199
2.198
2.197
2.196
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.195
2.194
2.193
0100200300400500
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
V
= 2.2V
OUT
V
= 6V
IN
Figure 6. Output Voltage vs. Load Current
140
120
100
80
60
40
GROUND CURRENT (µA)
20
0
0
IL = 100µA
IL = 0
24681012
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
V
= 2.2V
OUT
Figure 7. Ground Current vs. Supply Voltage
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3.0
2.0
GROUND CURRENT (µA)
1.0
0
0100200300400500
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
Figure 8. Ground Current vs. Load Current
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
OUTPUT CHANGE (%)
0
–0.1
500mA
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–15525
–40456585105125
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°
300mA
0
500mA
C)
Figure 9. Output Voltage Variation vs. Junction Temperature
8
IL = 500mA
7
6
5
300mA
4
3
GROUND CURRENT (mA)
2
100mA
50mA
1
0
0
–40456585105125
–15525
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (
°C)
Figure 10. Ground Current vs. Junction Temperature
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ADP3335
250
200
150
100
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
50
0
0400500
Figure 11. Dropout Voltage vs. Output Current
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
INPUT/OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0
100200300
OUTPUT (
mA)
123
TIME (
sec)
Figure 12. Power-Up/Power-Down
V
OUT
SD = V
RL= 4.4
4
= 2.2V
IN
Ω
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2.210
2.200
(V)
2.190
OUT
V
(V)
IN
V
2.189
2.179
3.500
3.000
8040
TIME (µs)
V
= 2.2V
OUT
= 4.4
R
L
CL= 1µF
Ω
180140
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Figure 14. Line Transient Response
2.210
2.200
(V)
2.190
OUT
V
(V)
IN
V
2.189
2.179
3.500
3.000
8040
TIME (µs)
V
= 2.2V
OUT
= 4.4
R
L
CL= 10µF
180140
Ω
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Figure 15. Line Transient Response
(V)
OUT
V
(V)
V
3
C
= 1µF
OUT
2
1
0
4
2
IN
0
C
OUT
400200
= 10µF
TIME (µs)
V
= 2.2V
OUT
SD = V
RL= 4.4Ω
800600
IN
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Figure 13. Power-Up Response
2.3
2.2
(V)
OUT
2.1
V
400
200
(mA)
LOAD
I
VIN = 4V
= 2.2Ω
V
OUT
= 1µF
C
L
0
400200
TIME (µs)
800600
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Figure 16. Load Transient Response
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ADP3335
–20
V
= 2.2V
2.3
(V)
2.2
OUT
V
2.1
400
(mA)
200
LOAD
I
2.2
(V)
OUT
V
(A)
LOAD
I
VIN = 4V
R
= 4.4Ω
L
C
= 10µF
L
0
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200
400
TIME (µs)
800600
Figure 17. Load Transient Response
0
400200
TIME (µs)
FULL SHORT
VIN = 4V
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800600
3
2
1
0
800mΩ
SHORT
Figure 18. Short-Circuit Current
OUT
C
= 10µF
–30
–40
C
= 1µF
–50
–60
–70
RIPPLE REJECTION (dB)
–80
–90
101k10k100k1M10M
L
I
= 50µA
L
100
C
= 1µF
L
I
= 500mA
L
FREQUENCY (Hz)
I
C
= 10µF
L
I
= 50µA
L
L
= 500mA
L
Figure 20. Power Supply Ripple Rejection
160
140
120
100
80
60
RMS NOISE (µV)
40
20
0
0
IL = 500mA WITHOUT
NOISE REDUCTION
IL = 500mA WITH
NOISE REDUCTION
IL = 0mA WITH NOISE REDUCTION
1020304050
= 0mA WITHOUT
I
L
NOISE REDUCTION
(µF)
C
L
CNR = 10nF
Figure 21. RMS Noise versus C
(10 Hz to 100 kHz)
L
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100
10
1
0.1
DENSITY (µV/ Hz)
VOLTAGE NOISE SPECTRAL
0.01
0.001
101k10k
100
C
L
C
NR
= 10µF
= 10nF
Figure 22. Output Noise Density
C
= 10µF
L
= 0nF
C
NR
= 1µF
C
L
CNR = 10nF
FREQUENCY (Hz)
C
= 1µF
L
= 0nF
C
NR
100k1M
V
OUT
= 1mA
I
L
= 2.2V
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(V)
OUT
V
(V)
SD
V
VIN = 4V
V
= 2.2V
3
2
1
0
2
1
10µF
1µF
400200
TIME (µs)
R
800600
OUT
L
10µF
= 4.4Ω1µF
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Figure 19. Turn On/Turn Off Response
Rev. A | Page 8 of 16
ADP3335
THEORY OF OPERATION
The ADP3335 uses a single control loop for regulation and
reference functions. The output voltage is sensed by a resistive
voltage divider, R1 and R2, which is varied to provide the
available output voltage option. Feedback is taken from this
network by way of a series diode, D1, and a second resistor
divider, R3 and R4, to the input of an amplifier.
INPUT
Q1
NONINVERTING
WIDEBAND
DRIVER
ADP3335
COMPENSATION
CAPACITOR
g
m
Figure 23. Functional Block Diagram
PTAT
V
OS
R4
ATTENUATION
(V
GND
OUTPUT
BANDGAP/VOUT
D1
R3
PTAT
CURRENT
R1
)
C
LOAD
(a)
R
LOAD
R2
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A very high gain error amplifier is used to control this loop. The
amplifier is constructed in such a way that equilibrium
produces a large, temperature proportional input offset voltage
that is repeatable and very well controlled. The temperature
proportional offset voltage combines with the complementary
diode voltage to form a virtual band gap voltage implicit in the
network, although it never appears explicitly in the circuit.
This patented design makes it possible to control the loop with
only one amplifier. This technique also improves the noise
characteristics of the amplifier by providing more flexibility in
the trade-off of noise sources that leads to a low noise design.
The R1 and R2 divider is chosen in the same ratio as the band
gap voltage to the output voltage. Although the R1 and R2
resistor divider is loaded by the D1 diode and a second
divider—R3 and R4, the values can be chosen to produce a
temperature stable output. This unique arrangement specifically
corrects for the loading of the divider, thus avoiding the error
resulting from base current loading in conventional circuits.
The patented amplifier controls a new and unique noninverting
driver that drives the pass transistor, Q1. This special noninverting driver enables the frequency compensation to include
the load capacitor in a pole-splitting arrangement to achieve
reduced sensitivity to the value, type, and ESR of the load
capacitance.
Most LDOs place very strict requirements on the range of ESR
values for the output capacitor, because they are difficult to
stabilize due to the uncertainty of load capacitance and
resistance. The ESR value required to keep conventional LDOs
stable, moreover, changes depending on load and temperature.
These ESR limitations make designing with LDOs more
difficult because of their unclear specifications and extreme
variations over temperature.
With the ADP3335, ESR limitations are no longer a source of
design constraints. The ADP3335 can be used with virtually any
good quality capacitor and with no constraint on the minimum
ESR. This innovative design allows the circuit to be stable with
just a small 1 µF capacitor on the output. Additional advantages
of the pole-splitting scheme include superior line noise rejecttion and very high regulator gain, which lead to excellent line
and load regulation. Impressive ±1.8% accuracy is guaranteed
over line, load, and temperature.
Additional features of the circuit include current limit, thermal
shutdown, and noise reduction.
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ADP3335
(
)
(
)
T
+−=
APPLICATION INFORMATION
OUTPUT CAPACITOR SELECTION
As with any micropower device, output transient response is a
function of the output capacitance. The ADP3335 is stable over
a wide range of capacitor values, types, and ESR (anyCAP). A
capacitor as low as 1 µF is all that is needed for stability; larger
capacitors can be used if high output current surges are
anticipated. The ADP3335 is stable with extremely low ESR
capacitors (ESR ≈ 0), such as multilayer ceramic capacitors
(MLCC) or organic semiconductor electrolytic capacitors
(OSCON). Note that the effective capacitance of some capacitor
types may fall below the minimum at extreme temperatures.
Ensure that the capacitor provides more than 1 µF over the
entire temperature range.
INPUT BYPASS CAPACITOR
An input bypass capacitor is not strictly required, but is advisable in any application involving long input wires or high
source impedance. Connecting a 1 µF capacitor from IN to
ground reduces the circuit’s sensitivity to PC board layout. If a
larger value output capacitor is used, then a larger value input
capacitor is also recommended.
NOISE REDUCTION
A noise reduction capacitor (CNR) can be used, as shown in
Figure 24, to further reduce the noise by 6 dB to 10 dB
(Figure 22). Low leakage capacitors in the 100 pF to 1 nF range
provide the best performance. Since the noise reduction pin,
NR, is internally connected to a high impedance node, any connection to this node should be made carefully to avoid noise
pickup from external sources. The pad connected to this pin
should be as small as possible, and long PC board traces are not
recommended.
When adding a noise reduction capacitor, maintain a minimum
load current of 1 mA when not in shutdown.
THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The ADP3335 is protected against damage from excessive
power dissipation by its thermal overload protection circuit,
which limits the die temperature to a maximum of 165°C.
Under extreme conditions (i.e., high ambient temperature and
power dissipation) where die temperature starts to rise above
165°C, the output current is reduced until the die temperature
has dropped to a safe level. The output current is restored when
the die temperature is reduced.
Current and thermal limit protections are intended to protect
the device against accidental overload conditions. For normal
operation, device power dissipation should be externally limited
so that junction temperatures will not exceed 150°C.
CALCULATING JUNCTION TEMPERATURE
Device power dissipation is calculated as follows:
IVIVVP
IN
GND
= 4 mA, VIN = 5.0 V, and V
is 48°C/W. In
JA
OUT
=
Where I
V
and V
IN
LOAD
Assuming I
IND
and I
are input and output voltages, respectively.
OUT
= 400 mA, I
LOAD
LOAD
OU
are load current and ground current, and
GND
GND
3.3 V, device power dissipation is
= (5 V – 3.3 V)400 mA + 5.0 V(4 mA) = 700 mW
P
D
The junction temperature can be calculated from the power
dissipation, ambient temperature, and package thermal
resistance. The thermal resistance is a function not only of the
package, but also of the circuit board layout. Standard test
conditions are used to determine the values published in this
data sheet, but actual performance will vary. For an LFCSP-8
package mounted on a standard 4-layer board, θ
the above example, where the power dissipation is 700 mW, the
temperature rise above ambient will be approximately equal to
= 0.700 W × 48°C/W = 33.6°C
∆T
It is important to note that as C
will be delayed. With NR values greater than 1 nF, this delay
may be on the order of several milliseconds.
ADP3335
7
IN
V
IN
1µF
8
IN
+
C
IN
Figure 24. Typical Application Circuit
OFF
SD
ON
increases, the turn-on time
NR
C
NR
5
NR
3
OUT
2
OUT
1
OUT
GND
4
6
+
C
1µF
V
OUT
OUT
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To limit the maximum junction temperature to 150°C, the
maximum allowable ambient temperature will be
In this case, the resulting ambient temperature limitation is
above the maximum allowable ambient temperature of 85°C.
JA
= 150°C − 33.6°C = 116.4°C
T
AMAX
ADP3335
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT
CONSIDERATIONS
All surface-mount packages rely on the traces of the PC board
to conduct heat away from the package. Use the following
general guidelines when designing printed circuit boards to
improve both electrical and thermal performance.
1. Keep the output capacitor as close as possible to the output
and ground pins.
2. Keep the input capacitor as close as possible to the input
and ground pins.
3. PC board traces with larger cross sectional areas will
remove more heat from the ADP3335. For optimum heat
transfer, specify thick copper and use wide traces.
4. It is not recommended to use solder mask or silkscreen on
the PCB traces adjacent to the ADP3335’s pins, since doing
so will increase the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
of the package.
5. Use additional copper layers or planes to reduce the
thermal resistance. When connecting to other layers, use
multiple vias, if possible.
LFCSP LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
The LFCSP package has an exposed die paddle on the bottom,
which efficiently conducts heat to the PCB. In order to achieve
the optimum performance from the LFCSP package, special
consideration must be given to the layout of the PCB. Use the
following layout guidelines for the LFCSP package.
2× VIAS, 0.250∅
35µm PLATING
0.73
0.30
1.80
0.90
2.36
0.50
1.40
1.90
3.36
Figure 25. 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP Pad Pattern
(Dimensions shown in millimeters)
1. The pad pattern is given in Figure 25. The pad dimension
should be followed closely for reliable solder joints, while
maintaining reasonable clearances to prevent solder
bridging.
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2. The thermal pad of the LFCSP package provides a low
thermal impedance path (approximately 20°C/W) to the
PCB. Therefore, the PCB must be properly designed to
effectively conduct heat away from the package. This is
achieved by adding thermal vias to the PCB, which provide
a thermal path to the inner or bottom layers. See Figure 25
for the recommended via pattern. Note that the via
diameter is small to prevent the solder from flowing
through the via and leaving voids in the thermal pad solder
joint.
Also, note that the thermal pad is attached to the die
substrate, so the thermal planes to which the thermal vias
connect must be electrically isolated or tied to V
IN
. Do
NOT connect the thermal pad to ground.
3. The solder mask opening should be about 120 µ (4.7 mils)
larger than the pad size, resulting in a minimum 60 µm
(2.4 mils) clearance between the pad and the solder mask.
4. The paste mask opening is typically designed to match the
pad size used on the peripheral pads of the LFCSP package.
This should provide a reliable solder joint as long as the
stencil thickness is about 0.125 mm. The paste mask for the
thermal pad needs to be designed for the maximum
coverage to effectively remove the heat from the package.
However, due to the presence of thermal vias and the size
of the thermal pad, eliminating voids may not be possible.
5. The recommended paste mask stencil thickness is
0.125 mm. A laser cut stainless steel stencil with
trapezoidal walls should be used. A “No Clean” Type 3
solder paste should be used for mounting the LFCSP
package. Also, a nitrogen purge during the reflow process is
recommended.
6. The package manufacturer recommends that the reflow
temperature should not exceed 220°C and the time above
liquidus is less than 75 seconds. The preheat ramp should
be 3°C/second or lower. The actual temperature profile
depends on the board density and must be determined by
the assembly house as to what works best.
SHUTDOWN MODE
Applying a TTL high signal to the shutdown (SD) pin or tying it
SD
to the input pin, turns the output ON. Pulling
or below, or tying it to ground, turns the output OFF. In shutdown mode, quiescent current is reduced to a typical value of
10 nA.