The SPX2940 is a 1A, accurate voltage regulators with a low drop out voltage of 280mV (typical)
at 1A. These regulators are specifically designed for low voltage applications that require a low
dropout voltage and a fast transient response. They are fully fault protected against over-current,
reverse battery, and positive and negative voltage transients.
The SPX2940 is offered in 3-pin TO-220 & TO-263 packages. For a 3A version, refer to the
SPX29300 data sheet.
Output Noise VoltageCL= 10µF400µV
10Hz to 100kHz)
IL=100mACL=33µF260
Thermal ResistanceTO-220 Junction to Case, at Tab3
TO-220 Junction to Ambient60°C/W
TO-263 Junction to Case, at Tab3
TO-263 Junction to Ambient60
NOTES:
Note 1: Dropout voltage is defined as the input to output differential when the output voltage drops to 99% of its normal value.
Note 2: VIN=V
Note 3: Ground pin current is the regulator quiescent current. The total current drawn from the source is the sum of the load current to the ground current.
Note 4: Thermal regulation is defined as the change in the output voltage at a time T after a change in power dissipation is applied, excluding load or line regulation
Note 5: Maximum positive supply voltage of 20V must be of limited duration (<100ms) and duty cycle (<1%). The maximum continuous supply voltage is 16V.
OUT (NOMINAL)
effects.
+ 1V. For example, use VIN=4.3V for a 3.3V regulator. Employ pulse-testing procedures to minimize temperature rise.
The SPX2940 incorporates protection against
over-current faults, reversed load insertion, over
temperature operation, and positive and negative transient voltage.
Thermal Considerations
Although the SPX2940 offers limiting circuitry
for overload conditions, it is still necessary to
insure that the maximum junction temperature
is not exceeded in the application. Heat will
flow through the lowest resistance path, the
junction-to-case path. In order to insure the best
thermal flow of the component, proper mounting is required. Consult heatsink manufacturer
for thermal resistance and design of heatsink.
SPX2940
V
IN
1
+
6.8µF
For example, TO-220 design:
Assume that VIN = 10V, V
T
= 50°C/W, θHA= 1°C/W, θCH = 2°C/W, and
A
θJC = 3°C/W.
OUT
= 5V, I
Where TA = ambient temperature
θHA = heatsink to ambient thermal resistance
θCH = case to heatsink thermal resistance
= junction to case thermal resistance
θ
JC
The power calculated under these conditions is:
PD = (VIN - V
OUT
) * I
= 7.5W.
OUT
And the junction temperature is calculated as
TJ = TA + PD * (θHA + θCH + θJC) or
T
= 50 + 7.5 * (1 + 2 + 3) = 95°C
J
Reliable operation is insured.
3
2
+
10µF
V
OUT
OUT
= 1.5A,
Figure 18. Fixed Output Linear Regulator.
Capacitor Requirements
The output capacitor is needed to insure stability and minimize the output noise. The value of the
capacitor varies with the load. However, a minimum value of 10µF aluminum capacitor will guarantee
stability over all load conditions. A tantalum capacitor is recommended if a faster load transient
response is needed.
If the power source has a high AC impedance, a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor between input & ground is
recommended.
Minimum Load Current
To ensure a proper behavior of the regulator under light load, a minimum load of 5mA for SPX2940
is required.
Available in lead free packaging. To order add "-L" suffix to part number.
Example: SPX2940T-3.3/TR = standard; SPX2940T-3.3-L/TR = lead free
/TR = Tape and Reel
Pack quantity is 500 for TO-263.
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