The TLV431 is a three terminal adjustable shunt regulator offering
excellent temperature stability and output current handling capability
up to 20mA. The output voltage may be set to any chosen voltage
between 1.24 and 18 volts by selection of two external divider
resistors.
The TLV431 can be used as a replacement for zener diodes in many
applications requiring an improvement in zener performance.
The TLV431 is available in 3 grades with initial tolerances of 1%,
0.5%, and 0.2% for the A, B and T grades respectively.
Features
• Low Voltage Operation V
• Temperature range -40 to +125°C
• Reference Voltage Tolerance at +25°C
0.2% TLV431T
0.5% TLV431B
1% TLV431A
• Typical temperature drift
4 mV (0°C to +70°C)
6 mV (-40°C to +85°C)
11mV (-40°C to +125°C)
• 80µA Minimum cathode current
• 0.25Ω Typical Output Impedance
• Adjustable Output Voltage V
• Lead-Free Finish; RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
• Halogen and Antimony Free. “Green” Device (Note 3)
• Qualified to AEC-Q100
= 1.24V
REF
REF
to 18V
Typical Application Circuit
Secondary side
regulated supply
Primary side
controller
Optocoupler
I
F
3.3 V
1.24V COST EFFECTIVE SHUNT REGULATOR
Pin Assignments
CATHODE 1
CATHODE
CATHODE
‡ Pin should be left floating or connect to anode
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TLV431_H6 (SC70-6 [SOT363])
2
N/C
REF
TLV431_F (SOT23)
REF 1
3
(Top View)
6 ANODE
5 NC
4 NC
3 ANODE
2
(Top View)
3
(Top View)
5 ANODE
4 REF
TLV431_E5 (SOT25)
N/C 1
2
N/C
TLV431
R3
TLV431
GND
Notes: 1. EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) & 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) compliant. All applicable RoHS exemptions applied.
2. See http://www.diodes.com for more information about Diodes Incorporated’s definitions of Halogen- and Antimony-free, "Green" and Lead-free.
3. Halogen- and Antimony-free "Green” products are defined as those which contain <900ppm bromine, <900ppm chlorine (<1500ppm total Br + Cl) and
<1000ppm antimony compounds.
(Semiconductor devices are ESD sensitive and may be damaged by exposure to ESD events. Suitable ESD precautions should be taken when handling and
transporting these devices.)
Operating Junction Temperature -40 to +150 °C
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operation above the absolute maximum rating may cause device failure.
Operation at the absolute maximum ratings, for extended periods, may reduce device reliability.
Unless otherwise stated voltages specified are relative to the ANODE pin.
These are stress ratings only. Operation outside the absolute maximum ratings may cause device failure.
Cathode Voltage 20 V
Continuous Cathode Current -20 to +20 mA
Reference Input Current Range -0.05 to +3 mA
Input Supply Voltage (Relative to Ground) -0.03 to +18 V
In a conventional shunt regulator application (Figure 1), an external series resistor (R3) is connected between the supply voltage, VIN, and the
TLV431.
R
determines the current that flows through the load (IL) and the TLV431 (IK). The TLV431 will adjust how much current it sinks or “shunts” to
3
maintain a voltage equal to V
at least the minimum acceptable I
value. When the supply voltage is at its maximum and I
TLV431 is less than 15mA.
R
is determined by the supply voltage, (VIN), the load and operating current, (IL and IK), and the TLV431’s reverse breakdown voltage, VKA.
3
across its feedback pin. Since load current and supply voltage may vary, R3 should be small enough to supply
REF
to the TLV431 even when the supply voltage is at its minimum and the load current is at its maximum
KMIN
is at its minimum, R3 should be large enough so that the current flowing through the
L
VV
−
KAIN
R
=
3
and V
where
REFKA
= V
KA
II
+
KL
1VV
OUT
⎞
R
1
⎟
+×=
⎟
R
2
⎠
⎛
⎜
⎜
⎝
The values of R1 and R2 should be large enough so that the current flowing through them is much smaller than the current through R3 yet not
too large that the voltage drop across them caused I
The most frequent application of the TLV431 is in isolated low output voltage power supplies where the regulated output is galvanically isolated
from the controller. As shown in Figure 2 the TLV431 drives current, I
which is connected to the controller on the primary side of the power supply.
This completes the feedback path through the isolation barrier and ensures that a stable isolated supply is maintained.
Assuming a forward drop of 1.4V across the opto-coupler diode allows output voltages as low as 2.7V to be regulated.
Figure 1
affects the reference accuracy.
REF
, through the opto-coupler’s LED which in turn drives the isolated transistor
F
Regulated SupplyRegulated Supply
Optocoupler
To controller
To controller
TLV431
I
F
1R
⎛
⎜
REFOUT
R3
R1
R2
OUT
I
−
7.2V
(min)F
⎝
≥>
3R
⎞
+=
1VV
⎟
2R
⎠
−
(max)OUT
7.2V
mA15
GND
Figure 2. Using the TLV431 as the Regulating Element in an Isolated PSU
The TLV431 in the SOT25 package has the die attached to pin 2, which results in an electrical contact between pin 2 and pin 5. Therefore, pin 2
of the SOT25 package must be left floating or connected to pin 5.
TLV431 in the SC70-6 (SOT363) package has the die attached to pin 2 and 5, which results in an electrical contact between pins 2, 5 and pin 6.
Therefore, pins 2 and 5 must be left floating or connected to pin 6.
Other Applications of the TLV431
Vin
R3
TLV431
I
B
0.1µF
R4
ZXTP2039F
C1
Q1
I
SH
Vout
1R
⎛
⎜
R1
V
REF
⎛
R2
⎜
⎜
h
⎝
REFOUT
⎝
VV
−
3R
=
+
V
BE
4R =
I
B
⎞
I
SH
⎟
B
⎟
(min)FE
⎠
⎞
+=
1VV
⎟
2R
⎠
OUTIN
II
BSH
mA15I
≤<
GND
It may at times be required to shunt-regulate more current than the 15mA that the TLV431 is capable of.
Figure 3 shows how this can be done using transistor Q1 to amplify the TLV431’s current. Care needs to be taken that the power dissipation
and/or SOA requirements of the transistor is not exceeded.
A very effective and simple series regulator can be implemented as shown in Figure 4 above. This may be preferable if the load requires more
current than can be provided by the TLV431 alone and there is a need to conserve power when the load is not being powered. This circuit also
uses one component less than the shunt circuit shown in Figure 3 above.
Figure 5 adds current limit to the series regulator in Figure 4 using a second TLV431. For currents below the limit, the circuit works normally
supplying the required load current at the design voltage. However should attempts be made to exceed the design current set by the second
TLV431, the device begins to shunt current away from the base of Q1. This begins to reduce the output voltage and thus ensuring that the output
current is clamped at the design value. Subject only to Q1’s ability to withstand the resulting power dissipation, the circuit can withstand either a
brief or indefinite short circuit.
Figure 5. Series Regulator with Current Limit
1R
⎞
⎛
1VV
⎜
REFOUT
⎝
+≥
Figure 6. Increasing Output Voltage of a Fixed Linear Regulator
One of the useful applications of the TLV431 is in using it to improve the accuracy and/or extend the range and flexibility of fixed voltage
regulators. In the circuit in Figure 6 above both the output voltage and i ts accuracy are entirel y determi ned by the TLV431, R1 and R2. However
the rest of the features of the regulator (up to 5A output current, output current limiting and thermal shutdown) are all still available.
(All features of the regulator
such as short circuit protection,
thermal shutdown, etc, are
maintained.)
such as short circuit
protection, thermal shutdown,
etc, are maintained.)
I
B
≤≤
B
1VV
+=
⎟
2R
⎠
)VV(V
+≥
REFREGOUT
)VV(V
REGOUTIN
mA18ImA1.0
Figure 7 is similar to Figure 6 with adjustability added. Note the addition of R3. This is only required for the AP1117 due to the fact that its ground
or adjustment pin can only supply a few micro-amps of current at best. R3 is therefore needed to provide sufficient bias current for the TLV431.
Figure 7. Adjustable Linear Voltage Regulator
Ordering Information
Tol. Part Number Package Part Mark Status Reel Size Tape Width
TLV431AE5TA SOT25 V1A Active 7”, 180mm 8mm 3000
TLV431AFTA SOT23 V1A Active 7”, 180mm 8mm 3000
1%
TLV431AH6TA
TLV431BE5TA SOT25 V1B Active 7”, 180mm 8mm 3000
TLV431BFTA SOT23 V1B Active 7”, 180mm 8mm 3000
0.5%
TLV431BH6TA
0.2% TLV431TFTA SOT23 V1T Active 7”, 180mm 8mm 3000
Package Outline Dimensions (All dimensions in mm.)
Please see AP02002 at http://www.diodes.com/datasheets/ap02002.pdf for latest version.
SOT23
SOT25
K
J
SC70-6 (SOT363)
K
J
TLV431
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K
J
A
C
B
H
K1
F
D
G
A
H
D
A
B C
H
D
F
L
B C
N
L
M
L
M
M
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Dim Min Max Typ
A 0.37 0.51 0.40
B 1.20 1.40 1.30
C 2.30 2.50 2.40
D 0.89 1.03 0.915
F 0.45 0.60 0.535
G 1.78 2.05 1.83
H 2.80 3.00 2.90
J 0.013 0.10 0.05
K 0.903 1.10 1.00
K1 — — 0.400
L 0.45 0.61 0.55
M 0.085 0.18 0.11
α
SC70-6 (SOT363)
Dim Min Max Typ
A 0.10 0.30 0.25
B 1.15 1.35 1.30
C 2.00 2.20 2.10
D 0.65 Typ
F 0.40 0.45 0.425
H 1.80 2.20 2.15
J 0 0.10 0.05
K 0.90 1.00 1.00
L 0.25 0.40 0.30
M 0.10 0.22 0.11
α
All Dimensions in mm
SOT23
0° 8° —
All Dimensions in mm
Dim Min Max Typ
0° 8° -
SOT25
A 0.35 0.50 0.38
B 1.50 1.70 1.60
C 2.70 3.00 2.80
D
⎯ ⎯
H 2.90 3.10 3.00
J 0.013 0.10 0.05
K 1.00 1.30 1.10
L 0.35 0.55 0.40
M 0.10 0.20 0.15
N 0.70 0.80 0.75
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