The LT®3011 is a high voltage, micropower, low dropout
linear regulator. The device is capable of supplying 50mA of
output current with a dropout voltage of 300mV. Designed
for use in battery-powered high voltage systems, the low
quiescent current (46μA operating and 1μA in shutdown)
is well controlled in dropout, making the LT3011 an ideal
choice.
The LT3011 includes a PWRGD fl ag to indicate output
regulation. The delay between regulated output level and
fl ag indication is programmable with a single capacitor.
The LT3011 also has the ability to operate with very small
output capacitors; it is stable with only 1μF on the output.
Small ceramic capacitors can be used without the addition
of any series resistance (ESR) as is common with other
regulators. Internal protection circuitry includes reversebattery protection, current limiting, thermal limiting, and
reverse current protection.
The LT3011 features an adjustable output with a 1.24V
reference voltage. The device is available in the thermally
enhanced 12-lead MSOP and the low profi le (0.75mm)
10-pin (3mm × 3mm) DFN package, both providing excellent thermal characteristics.
, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
5V Supply with Shutdown
IN
V
IN
3V TO
80V
V
SHDN
<0.3V
>2.0V
1.6M
1μF
POWER GOOD
OUTPUT
OFF
ON
LT3011
SHDN
PWRGD
GND
C
OUT
ADJ
T
1000pF
750k
249k
1μF
V
OUT
5V
50mA
3011 TA01
350
300
250
200
150
100
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
50
0
0
Dropout Voltage
10203050
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
40
3011 TA02
3011f
1
LT3011
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
IN Pin Voltage .........................................................±80V
OUT Pin Voltage ......................................................±60V
Input-to-Output Differential Voltage ........................±80V
ADJ Pin Voltage ........................................................±7V
SHDN Pin Voltage ...................................................±80V
Pin Voltage .................................................. 7V, –0.5V
C
T
PWRGD Pin Voltage ....................................... 80V, –0.5V
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 11) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
DD PACKAGE
= 150°C, θJA = 43°C/W, θJC = 16°C/W
IN
NC
9
SHDN
8
7
NC
6
C
T
(Note 1)
Storage Temperature Range ................... –65°C to 150°C
Operating Junction Temperature
(Notes 3, 10, 11)
LT3011E, LT3011I .............................. –40°C to 125°C
LT3011H ............................................ –40°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec)
MSE Package Only ............................................ 300°C
TOP VIEW
1
NC
2
OUT
3
ADJ
GND
NC
PWRG D
T
= 150°C, θJA = 40°C/W, θJC = 16°C/W
JMAX
EXPOSED PAD (PIN 13) IS GND, MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB
13
4
5
6
MSE PACKAGE
12-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP
NC
12
IN
11
NC
10
SHDN
9
NC
8
C
7
T
ORDER INFORMATION
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LT3011IDD#PBFLT3011IDD#TRPBFLDKQ
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
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LT3011EDDLT3011EDD#TRLDKQ
LT3011IDDLT3011IDD#TRLDKQ
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
10-Lead (3mm × 3mm) Plastic DFN
LT3011EMSELT3011EMSE#TR301112-Lead Plastic MSOP–40°C to 125°C
LT3011HMSELT3011HMSE#TR301112-Lead Plastic MSOP–40°C to 150°C
LT3011IMSELT3011IMSE#TR301112-Lead Plastic MSOP–40°C to 125°C
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–40°C to 125°C
–40°C to 125°C
–40°C to 125°C
–40°C to 125°C
3011f
2
LT3011
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l
denotes the specifi cations which apply over the –40°C to 125°C operating temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are TJ = 25°C.
(LT3011E, LT3011I)
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Minimum Input VoltageI
ADJ Pin Voltage (Notes 2, 3)V
Line Regulation (Note 2)
Load Regulation (Note 2)
Dropout Voltage
V
= V
IN
OUT(NOMINAL)
(Notes 4, 5)
GND Pin Current
V
= V
IN
OUT(NOMINAL)
(Notes 4, 6)
Output Voltage NoiseC
= 50mA
LOAD
= 3V, I
IN
4V < V
< 80V, 1mA < I
IN
ΔV
= 3V to 80V, I
IN
VIN = 4V, ΔI
V
= 4V, ΔI
IN
= 1mA
I
LOAD
I
= 1mA
LOAD
I
= 10mA
LOAD
I
= 10mA
LOAD
I
= 50mA
LOAD
I
= 50mA
LOAD
= 0mA
I
LOAD
I
= 1mA
LOAD
I
= 10mA
LOAD
I
= 50mA
LOAD
= 10μF, I
OUT
= 1mA
LOAD
LOAD
= 1mA to 50mA
LOAD
= 1mA to 50mA
LOAD
= 50mA, BW = 10Hz to 100kHz, V
LOAD
< 50mA
LOAD
= 1mA
= 1.24V100μV
OUT
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
1.228
1.215
2.84V
1.24
1.24
1.252
1.265
112 mV
61525mV
100150
190
200260
350
300370
550
46
105
410
1.9
90
200
700
3.3
RMS
ADJ Pin Bias Current(Note 7 )30100nA
Shutdown ThresholdV
SHDN Pin Current (Note 8)V
Quiescent Current in ShutdownV
= Off to On
OUT
V
= On to Off
OUT
SHDN
V
SHDN
= 6V, V
IN
= 0V
= 6V
= 0V15μA
SHDN
PWRGD Trip Point% of Nominal Output Voltage, Output Rising
l
l
0.3
1.3
1.1
0.5
0.1
l
859094%
2V
2
0.5
PWRGD Trip Point Hysteresis% of Nominal Output Voltage1.1%
PWRGD Output Low VoltageI
C
Pin Charging Current
T
C
Pin Voltage DifferentialV
T
Ripple RejectionV
Current LimitV
Input Reverse Leakage CurrentV
Reverse Output Current (Note 9)V
= 50μA
PWRGD
CT(PWRGD High)
= 7V (Avg), V
IN
= 7V, V
IN
V
= 4V, ΔV
IN
= –80V, V
IN
= 1.24V, VIN < 1.24V (Note 2)815μA
OUT
– V
CT(PWRGD Low)
RIPPLE
= 0V
OUT
= –0.1V (Note 2)
OUT
= 0V
OUT
= 0.5V
P-P
, f
RIPPLE
= 120Hz, I
= 50mA6585dB
LOAD
l
l
140250mV
36 μA
1.67V
140mA
l
60
l
6mA
V
V
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
μA
μA
μA
mA
V
μA
μA
mA
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l
denotes the specifi cations which apply over the –40°C to 150°C operating temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are TJ = 25°C.
(LT3011H)
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Minimum Input VoltageI
ADJ Pin Voltage (Notes 2, 3)V
Line Regulation (Note 2)
Load Regulation (Note 2)
= 50mA
LOAD
= 3V, I
IN
4V < V
IN
ΔV
= 3V to 80V, I
IN
V
= 4V, ΔI
IN
V
= 4V, ΔI
IN
= 1mA
LOAD
< 80V, 1mA < I
LOAD
= 1mA to 50mA
LOAD
= 1mA to 50mA
LOAD
< 50mA
LOAD
= 1mA
l
1.228
l
1.215
l
2.84V
1.24
1.24
1.252
1.265
112 mV
61525mV
l
3011f
3
V
V
mV
LT3011
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The l
denotes the specifi cations which apply over the –40°C to 150°C operating temperature range, otherwise specifi cations are at TJ = 25°C.
(LT3011H)
PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Dropout Voltage
= V
V
IN
OUT(NOMINAL)
(Notes 4, 5)
GND Pin Current
V
= V
IN
OUT(NOMINAL)
(Notes 4, 6)
Output Voltage NoiseC
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
I
LOAD
OUT
= 1mA
= 1mA
= 10mA
= 10mA
= 50mA
= 50mA
= 0mA
= 1mA
= 10mA
= 50mA
= 10μF, I
= 50mA, BW = 10Hz to 100kHz, V
LOAD
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
= 1.24V100μV
OUT
100150
220
200260
380
300370
575
46
105
410
1.9
125
225
750
3.5
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mV
mA
RMS
ADJ Pin Bias Current(Note 7)30100nA
Shutdown ThresholdV
SHDN Pin Current (Note 8)V
Quiescent Current in ShutdownV
OUT
V
OUT
SHDN
V
SHDN
IN
= 6V, V
= Off to On
= On to Off
= 0V
= 6V
SHDN
= 0V15μA
PWRGD Trip Point% of Nominal Output Voltage, Output Rising
l
l
0.3
1.3
1.1
0.5
0.1
l
859095%
2V
2
0.5
PWRGD Trip Point Hysteresis% of Nominal Output Voltage1.1%
PWRGD Output Low VoltageI
C
Pin Charging Current
T
C
Pin Voltage DifferentialV
T
Ripple RejectionV
Current LimitV
Input Reverse Leakage CurrentV
Reverse Output Current (Note 9)V
= 50μA
PWRGD
CT(PWRGD High)
= 7V (Avg), V
IN
= 7V, V
IN
V
= 4V, ΔV
IN
= –80V, V
IN
= 1.24V, VIN < 1.24V (Note 2)815μA
OUT
– V
CT(PWRGD Low)
RIPPLE
= 0V
OUT
= –0.1V (Note 2)
OUT
= 0V
OUT
= 0.5V
P-P
, f
RIPPLE
Note 1: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to any Absolute
Maximum Rating condition for extended periods may affect device
reliability and lifetime.
Note 2: The LT3011 is tested and specifi ed for these conditions with the
ADJ pin connected to the OUT pin.
Note 3: Operating conditions are limited by maximum junction
temperature. The regulated output voltage specifi cation will not apply
for all possible combinations of input voltage and output current. When
operating at maximum input voltage, the output current range must be
limited. When operating at maximum output current, the input voltage
range must be limited.
Note 4: To satisfy requirements for minimum input voltage, the LT3011
is tested and specifi ed for these conditions with an external resistor
divider (249k bottom, 409k top) for an output voltage of 3.3V. The external
resistor divider will add a 5μA DC load on the output.
Note 5: Dropout voltage is the minimum input to output voltage differential
needed to maintain regulation at a specifi ed output current. In dropout, the
output voltage will be equal to (V
Note 6: GND pin current is tested with V
IN
– V
DROPOUT
= V
IN
).
OUT(NOMINAL)
and a current
source load. This means the device is tested while operating close to its
= 120Hz, I
= 50mA6585dB
LOAD
dropout region. This is the worst-case GND pin current. The GND pin
current will decrease slightly at higher input voltages.
Note 7: ADJ pin bias current fl ows into the ADJ pin.
Note 8: SHDN pin current fl ows out of the SHDN pin.
Note 9: Reverse output current is tested with the IN pin grounded and the
OUT pin forced to the rated output voltage. This current fl ows into the OUT
pin and out the GND pin.
Note 10: The LT3011 regulators are tested and specifi ed under pulse
load conditions such that TJ ≅ TA. The LT3011E regulators are 100%
tested at T
= 25°C. Performance of the LT3011E over the full –40°C
A
to 125°C operating junction temperature range is assured by design,
characterization and correlation with statistical process controls. The
LT3011I regulators are guaranteed over the full –40°C to 125°C operating
junction temperature range. The LT3011H is tested to the LT3011H
Electrical Characteristics table at 150°C operating junction temperature.
High junction temperatures degrade operating lifetimes. Operating lifetime
is derated at junction temperatures greater than 125°C.
Note 11: This IC includes overtemperature protection that is intended to protect
the device during momentary overload conditions. Junction temperature will
exceed 125°C (LT3011E/LT3011I) or 150°C (LT3011H) when overtemperature
protection is active. Continuous operation above the specifi ed maximum
operating junction temperature may impair device reliability.
l
l
140250mV
36 μA
1.67V
l
60
l
140mA
mA
6mA
3011f
μA
μA
μA
V
μA
μA
4
LT3011
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
TJ = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Dropout VoltageGuaranteed Dropout VoltageDropout Voltage
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
50
0
TJ 125oC
TJ 25oC
1020403050
0
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
3011 G01
600
500
400
300
200
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
100
0
= TEST POINTS
TJb 125oC
TJb 25oC
10203040
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
505015253545
3011 G02
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
DROPOUT VOLTAGE (mV)
50
0
–50
Quiescent CurrentADJ Pin VoltageQuiescent Current
80
VIN = 6V
= ∞
R
L
70
= 0
I
L
60
50
40
30
20
QUIESCENT CURRENT (μA)
10
0
–25 050
–50
V
SHDN
V
SHDN
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
= V
IN
= GND
75 100 125 150
3011 G04
1.250
IL = 1mA
1.248
1.246
1.244
1.242
1.240
1.238
1.236
ADJ PIN VOLTAGE (V)
1.234
1.232
1.230
–50
–25
25 5010075125
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
150
3011 G05
80
TJ = 25°C
R
70
L
60
50
40
30
20
QUIESCENT CURRENT (μA)
10
0
0
IL = 50mA
IL = 10mA
IL = 1mA
–25
=
19
25 5010075125
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
150
3011 G03
d
V
= V
SHDN
IN
24
358610
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
7
3011 G06
GND Pin CurrentGND Pin Current vs I
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
0.4
0.2
0
0
TJ = 25°C
*FOR V
RL = 1.24k, IL = 1mA*
2143679510
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
= 1.24V
OUT
RL = 24.8Ω
= 50mA*
I
L
RL = 124Ω
= 10mA*
I
L
RL = 49.6Ω
= 25mA*
I
L
8
3011 G07
2.0
VIN = V
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
GND PIN CURRENT (mA)
0.4
0.2
0
OUT(NOMINAL)
= 25°C
T
J
0
105201530 35452550
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
+1V
OUT
SHDN Pin Threshold
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
SHDN PIN THRESHOLD (V)
0.2
0
–25 050
40
3011 G08
–50
25
TEMPERATURE (°C)
75 100 125 150
3011 G09
3011f
5
LT3011
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
= 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
T
J
SHDN Pin CurrentSHDN Pin CurrentADJ Pin Bias Current
Output Noise Spectral DensityOutput Noise (10Hz to 100kHz)Transient Response
10
V
= 1.24V
OUT
= 1μF
C
OUT
= 50mA
I
L
1
0.1
DENSITY (μV/ Hz)
0.01
OUTPUT NOISE SPECTRAL
0.001
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1k10k100100k
3011 G25
V
OUT
100μV/DIV
V
= 1.24V
OUT
= 1μF
C
OUT
= 50mA
I
L
WORST-CASE NOISE
1ms/DIV
3011 G26
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
DEVIATION (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
–0.1
–0.2
50
25
LOAD
0
CURRENT (mA)
200400
0700
100900
VIN = 6V
V
C
C
ΔI
300500
TIME (μs)
SET FOR 5V
OUT
= 1μF CERAMIC
IN
= 1μF CERAMIC
OUT
= 1mA TO 50mA
LOAD
6001000
800
3011 G27
3011f
7
LT3011
PIN FUNCTIONS
OUT (Pin 1/Pin 2): Output. The output supplies power to
the load. A minimum output capacitor of 1μF is required
to prevent oscillations. Larger capacitors will be required
for applications with large transient loads to limit peak
voltage transients. See the Applications Information
section for more information on output capacitance and
reverse output characteristics.
ADJ (Pin 2/Pin 3): Adjust. This is the input to the error
amplifi er. This pin is internally clamped to ±7V. It has a
bias current of 30nA which fl ows into the pin (see the
curve labeled ADJ Pin Bias Current vs Temperature in the
Typical Performance Characteristics section). The ADJ
pin voltage is 1.24V referenced to ground, and the output
voltage range is 1.24V to 60V.
GND (Pins 3, 11/Pins 4, 13): Ground. The exposed backside of the package (Pin 11/Pin 13) is an electrical connection for GND. As such, to ensure optimum device operation and thermal performance, the Exposed Pad must be
connected directly to Pin 3/Pin 4 on the PC board.
NC (Pins 4, 7, 9/Pins 1, 5, 8, 10, 12): No Connection.
These pins have no internal connection. Connecting NC
pins to a copper area for heat dissipation provides a small
improvement in thermal performance.
PWRGD (Pin 5/Pin 6): Power Good. The PWRGD fl ag is
an open-collector fl ag to indicate that the output voltage
has increased above 90% of the nominal output voltage.
There is no internal pull-up on this pin; a pull-up resistor
must be used. The PWRGD pin will change state from an
open-collector pull-down to high impedance after both
the output is above 90% of the nominal voltage and the
capacitor on the C
ferential. The maximum pull-down current of the PWRGD
pin in the low state is 50μA.
pin has charged through a 1.67V dif-
T
(DFN/MSOP)
(Pin 6/Pin 7): Timing Capacitor. The CT pin allows the
C
T
use of a small capacitor to delay the timing between the
point where the output crosses the PWRGD threshold and
the PWRGD fl ag changes to a high impedance state. Current out of this pin during the charging phase is 3μA. The
voltage difference between the PWRGD low and PWRGD
high states is 1.67V (see the Applications Information
section).
SHDN (Pin 8/Pin 9): Shutdown. The SHDN pin is used
to put the LT3011 into a low power shutdown state. The
output will be off when the SHDN pin is pulled low. The
SHDN pin can be driven either by 5V logic or open-collector
logic with a pull-up resistor. The pull-up resistor is only
required to supply the pull-up current of the open-collector gate, normally several microamperes. If unused, the
SHDN pin must be tied to a logic high or V
IN (Pin 10/Pin 11): Input. Power is supplied to the device
through the IN pin. A bypass capacitor is required on this
pin if the device is more than six inches away from the
main input fi lter capacitor. In general, the output impedance of a battery rises with frequency, so it is advisable to
include a bypass capacitor in battery-powered circuits. A
bypass capacitor in the range of 1μF to 10μF is suffi cient.
The LT3011 is designed to withstand reverse voltages
on the IN pin with respect to ground and the OUT pin. In
the case of a reverse input voltage, which can occur if a
battery is plugged in backwards, the LT3011 will act as if
there is a diode in series with its input. There will be no
reverse current fl ow into the LT3011 and no reverse voltage will appear at the load. The device will protect both
itself and the load.
Exposed Pad (Pin 11/Pin 13): Ground. The Exposed Pad
must be soldered to the PCB.
IN
.
8
3011f
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
LT3011
The LT3011 is a 50mA high voltage/low dropout regulator
with micropower quiescent current and shutdown. The
device is capable of supplying 50mA at a dropout voltage of
300mV. The low operating quiescent current (46μA) drops
to 1μA in shutdown. In addition to low quiescent current,
the LT3011 incorporates several protection features which
make it ideal for use in battery-powered systems. The
device is protected against both reverse input and reverse
output voltages. In battery backup applications where the
output can be held up by a backup battery when the input
is pulled to ground, the LT3011 acts like it has a diode in
series with its output and prevents reverse current fl ow.
Adjustable Operation
The LT3011 has an output voltage range of 1.24V to 60V. The
output voltage is set by the ratio of two external resistors as
shown in Figure 1. The device servos the output to maintain
the voltage at the adjust pin at 1.24V referenced to ground.
The current in R1 is then equal to 1.24V/R1 and the current
in R2 is the current in R1 plus the ADJ pin bias current.
The ADJ pin bias current, 30nA at 25°C, fl ows through
R2 into the ADJ pin. The output voltage can be calculated
using the formula in Figure 1. The value of R1 should be
less than 250k to minimize errors in the output voltage
caused by the ADJ pin bias current. Note that in shutdown
the output is turned off and the divider current will be zero.
The adjustable device is tested and specifi ed with the
ADJ pin tied to the OUT pin and a 5μA DC load (unless
otherwise specifi ed) for an output voltage of 1.24V. Speci-
fi cations for output voltages greater than 1.24V will be
proportional to the ratio of the desired output voltage to
1.24V; (V
/1.24V). For example, load regulation for an
OUT
output current change of 1mA to 50mA is –6mV (typical)
at V
= 1.24V. At V
OUT
12
V
124
V
.
658
mVmV
•––=
= 12V, load regulation is:
OUT
Output Capacitance and Transient Response
The LT3011 is designed to be stable with a wide range
of output capacitors. The ESR of the output capacitor
affects stability, most notably with small capacitors. A
minimum output capacitor of 1μF with an ESR of 3Ω or
less is recommended to prevent oscillations. The LT3011
is a micropower device and output transient response
will be a function of output capacitance. Larger values
of output capacitance decrease the peak deviations and
provide improved transient response for larger load current
changes. Bypass capacitors, used to decouple individual
components powered by the LT3011, will increase the
effective output capacitor value.
Extra consideration must be given to the use of ceramic
capacitors. Ceramic capacitors are manufactured with a
variety of dielectrics, each with different behavior across
temperature and applied voltage. The most common
dielectrics used are specifi ed with EIA temperature characteristic codes of Z5U, Y5V, X5R and X7R. The Z5U and
Y5V dielectrics are good for providing high capacitances
ADJ
R2
+ (I
)(R2)1 +
ADJ
R1
= V
V
OUT
V
= 1.24V
ADJ
= 30nA AT 25oC
I
ADJ
OUTPUT RANGE = 1.24V TO 60V
IN
V
IN
Figure 1. Adjustable Operation
OUT
LT3011
ADJ
GND
V
+
R2
R1
OUT
3011 F01
3011f
9
LT3011
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
in a small package, but they tend to have strong voltage
and temperature coeffi cients, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
When used with a 5V regulator, a 16V 10μF Y5V capacitor
can exhibit an effective value as low as 1μF to 2μF for the
DC bias voltage applied and over the operating temperature range. The X5R and X7R dielectrics result in more
stable characteristics and are more suitable for use as the
output capacitor. The X7R type has better stability across
temperature, while the X5R is less expensive and is available in higher values. Care still must be exercised when
using X5R and X7R capacitors; the X5R and X7R codes
only specify operating temperature range and maximum
capacitance change over temperature. Capacitance change
due to DC bias with X5R and X7R capacitors is better than
Y5V and Z5U capacitors, but can still be signifi cant enough
to drop capacitor values below appropriate levels. Capacitor DC bias characteristics tend to improve as component
case size increases, but expected capacitance at operating
voltage should be verifi ed.
Voltage and temperature coeffi cients are not the only
sources of problems. Some ceramic capacitors have a
piezoelectric response. A piezoelectric device generates
voltage across its terminals due to mechanical stress, similar to the way piezoelectric accelerometer or microphone
works. For a ceramic capacitor, the stress can be induced
by vibrations in the system or thermal transients.
PWRGD Flag and Timing Capacitor Delay
The PWRGD fl ag is used to indicate that the ADJ pin voltage is within 10% of the regulated voltage. The PWRGD
pin is an open-collector output, capable of sinking 50μA
of current when the ADJ pin voltage is low. There is no
internal pull-up on the PWRGD pin; an external pull-up
resistor must be used. When the ADJ pin rises to within
10% of its fi nal reference value, a delay timer is started.
At the end of this delay, programmed by the value of the
capacitor on the C
pin, the PWRGD pin switches to a high
T
impedance and is pulled up to a logic level by an external
pull-up resistor.
To calculate the capacitor value on the C
pin, use the
T
following formula:
It
•
C
TIME
=
CTDELAY
VV
CT HIGHCT L OW
() ()
−
Figure 4 shows a block diagram of the PWRGD circuit. At
start-up, the timing capacitor is discharged and the PWRGD
pin will be held low. As the output voltage increases and
the ADJ pin crosses the 90% threshold, the JK fl ipfl op is
reset, and the 3μA current source begins to charge the
timing capacitor. Once the voltage on the CT pin reaches
the V
CT(HIGH)
threshold (approximately 1.7V at 25°C), the
capacitor voltage is clamped and the PWRGD pin is set to
a high impedance state.
20
0
–20
–40
–60
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
–80
–100
0
26
Figure 2. Ceramic Capacitor DC Bias CharacteristicsFigure 3. Ceramic Capacitor Temperature Characteristics
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10MF
X5R
Y5V
4
8
DC BIAS VOLTAGE (V)
10
14
12
16
3011 F02
40
20
0
–20
–40
–60
CHANGE IN VALUE (%)
–80
BOTH CAPACITORS ARE 16V,
1210 CASE SIZE, 10MF
–100
–50
–250
X5R
Y5V
50100 125
2575
TEMPERATURE (oC)
10
3011 F03
3011f
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
LT3011
During normal operation, an internal glitch fi lter will ignore
short transients (<15μs). Longer transients below the 90%
threshold will reset the JK fl ip-fl op. This fl ip-fl op ensures
that the capacitor on the C
the way to the V
CT(LOW)
pin is quickly discharged all
T
threshold before restarting the
time delay. This provides a consistent time delay after the
ADJ pin is within 10% of the regulated voltage before the
PWRGD pin switches to high impedance.
Thermal Considerations
The power handling capability of the device will be limited by
the maximum rated junction temperature (125°C, LT3011E/
LT3011I or 150°C, LT3011H). The power dissipated by the
device will be made up of two components:
1. Output current multiplied by the input/output voltage
differential: I
• (VIN – V
OUT
OUT
) and,
2. GND pin current multiplied by the input voltage:
• V
I
GND
IN
The GND pin current is found by examining the GND pin
current curves in the Typical Performance Characteristics
section. Power dissipation will be equal to the sum of the
two components listed above.
The LT3011 series regulators have internal thermal limiting
designed to protect the device during overload conditions.
For continuous normal conditions, the maximum junction
temperature rating of 125°C (LT3011E/ LT3011I) or 150°C
(LT3011H) must not be exceeded. It is important to give
careful consideration to all sources of thermal resistance
from junction to ambient. Additional heat sources mounted
nearby must also be considered.
3μA
I
CT
ADJ
V
REF
• 90%
C
T
+
QJ
–
K
V
CT(HIGH)
– V
(z1.1V)
PWRGD
BE
For surface mount devices, heat sinking is accomplished
by using the heat spreading capabilities of the PC board
and its copper traces. Copper board stiffeners and plated
through-holes can also be used to spread the heat generated by power devices.
The following table lists thermal resistance for several
different board sizes and copper areas. All measurements
were taken in still air on 3/32" FR-4 board with one ounce
copper.
Table 1. MSOP Measured Thermal Resistance
COPPER AREA
BOARD AREA
2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm52°C/W
1000 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm54°C/W
225 sq mm 2500 sq mm2500 sq mm58°C/W
100 sq mm 2500 sq mm2500 sq mm64°C/W
Table 2. DFN Measured Thermal Resistance
COPPER AREA
BOARD AREA
2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm52°C/W
1000 sq mm 2500 sq mm 2500 sq mm54°C/W
225 sq mm 2500 sq mm2500 sq mm58°C/W
100 sq mm 2500 sq mm2500 sq mm64°C/W
THERMAL RESISTANCE
(JUNCTION-TO-AMBIENT)TOPSIDEBACKSIDE
THERMAL RESISTANCE
(JUNCTION-TO-AMBIENT)TOPSIDEBACKSIDE
The thermal resistance junction-to-case (θJC), measured
at the Exposed Pad on the back of the die, is 16°C/W.
Continuous operation at large input/output voltage differentials and maximum load current is not practical due
to thermal limitations. Transient operation at high input/
output differentials is possible. The approximate thermal
time-constant for a 2500sq mm 3/32" FR-4 board, with
maximum topside and backside area for one ounce copper, is three seconds. This time-constant will increase as
more thermal mass is added (i.e., vias, larger board and
other components).
–
+
V
CT(LOW)
z0.1V
Figure 4. PWRGD Circuit Block Diagram
3011 F04
For an application with transient high power peaks, average
power dissipation can be used for junction temperature
calculations as long as the pulse period is signifi cantly less
than the thermal time constant of the device and board.
3011f
11
LT3011
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Calculating Junction Temperature
Example 1: Given an output voltage of 5V, an input voltage range of 24V to 30V, an output current range of 0mA
to 50mA, and a maximum ambient temperature of 50°C,
what will the maximum junction temperature be?
The power dissipated by the device will be equal to:
I
OUT(MAX)
• (V
IN(MAX)
– V
OUT
) + (I
GND
• V
IN(MAX)
)
Where:
at (I
= 50mA
= 30V
= 50mA, VIN = 30V) = 1mA
OUT
I
OUT(MAX)
V
IN(MAX)
I
GND
So:
P = 50mA • (30V – 5V) + (1mA • 30V) = 1.28W
The thermal resistance will be in the range of 52°C/W to
64°C/W depending on the copper area. So, the junction
temperature rise above ambient will be approximately
equal to:
1.28W • 58°C/W = 74°C
The maximum junction temperature will then be equal to
the maximum junction temperature rise above ambient
plus the maximum ambient temperature or:
T
= 50°C + 74°C = 124°C
JMAX
Operation at the different power levels is as follows:
76% operation at P1, 19% for P2, 4% for P3,
and 1% for P4.
P
= 76%(0.23W) + 19%(2.20W) + 4%(0.35W)
EFF
+ 1%(3.42W) = 0.64W
With a thermal resistance in the range of 52°C/W to 64°C/W,
this translates to a junction temperature rise above ambient of 33°C to 41°C.
High Temperature Operation
Care must be taken when designing LT3011 applications to
operate at high ambient temperatures. The LT3011 works
at elevated temperatures but erratic operation can occur
due to unforeseen variations in external components. Some
tantalum capacitors are available for high temperature
operation, but ESR is often several ohms; capacitor ESR
above 3Ω is unsuitable for use with the LT3011. Ceramic
capacitor manufacturers (Murata, AVX, TDK and Vishay
Vitramon at this writing) now offer ceramic capacitors that
are rated to 150°C using an X8R dielectric. Device instability
will occur if the output capacitor value and ESR are outside
design limits at elevated temperature and operating DC
voltage bias (see information on capacitor characteristics
under Output Capacitance and Transient Response). Check
each passive component for absolute value and voltage
ratings over the operating temperature range.
Example 2: Given an output voltage of 5V, an input voltage
of 48V that rises to 72V for 5ms (max) out of every 100ms,
and a 5mA load that steps to 50mA for 50ms out of every
250ms, what is the junction temperature rise above ambient? Using a 500ms period (well under the time-constant
of the board), power dissipation is as follow:
P1 (48V
, 5mA load) = 5mA • (48V – 5V)
IN
+ (200μA • 48V) = 0.23W
P2 (48V
, 50mA load) = 50mA • (48V – 5V)
IN
+ (1mA • 48V) = 2.20W
P3 (72V
, 5mA load) = 5mA (72V – 5V)
IN
+ (200μA • 72V) = 0.35W
P1 (72V
, 50mA load) = 50mA (72V – 5V)
IN
+ (1mA • 72V) = 3.42W
12
Leakage in capacitors, or from solder fl ux left after insuffi cient board cleaning, adversely affects the low quiescent current operation. Consider junction temperature
increase due to power dissipation in both the junction
and nearby components to ensure maximum specifi cations are not violated for the LT3011E/LT3011H/LT3011I
or external components.
Protection Features
The LT3011 incorporates several protection features which
make it ideal for use in battery-powered circuits. In addition to the normal protection features associated with
monolithic regulators, such as current limiting and thermal
limiting, the device is protected against reverse-input
voltages, and reverse voltages from output-to-input.
3011f
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
LT3011
Current limit protection and thermal overload protection
are intended to protect the device against current overload
conditions at the output of the device. For normal operation, the junction temperature should not exceed 125°C
(LT3011E/LT3011I) or 150°C (LT3011H).
The input of the device will withstand reverse voltages
of 80V. Current fl ow into the device will be limited to less
than 6mA (typically less than 100μA) and no negative
voltage will appear at the output. The device will protect
both itself and the load. This provides protection against
batteries which can be plugged in backwards.
The ADJ pin of the adjustable device can be pulled above
or below ground by as much as 7V without damaging the
device. If the input is left open-circuit or grounded, the ADJ
pin will act like an open-circuit when pulled below ground,
and like a large resistor (typically 100k) in series with a
diode when pulled above ground. If the input is powered by
a voltage source, pulling the ADJ pin below the reference
voltage will cause the device to try and force the current
limit out of the output. This will cause the output to go to
an unregulated high voltage. Pulling the ADJ pin above the
reference voltage will turn off all output current.
In situations where the ADJ pin is connected to a resistor
divider that would pull the ADJ pin above its 7V clamp voltage if the output is pulled high, the ADJ pin input current
must be limited to less than 5mA. For example, a resistor
divider is used to provide a regulated 1.5V output from the
1.24V reference when the output is forced to 60V. The top
resistor of the resistor divider must be chosen to limit the
current into the ADJ pin to less than 5mA when the ADJ
pin is at 7V. The 53V difference between the OUT and ADJ
pin is divided by the 5mA maximum current into the ADJ
pin yields a minimum top resistor value of 10.6k.
In circuits where a backup battery is required, several
different input/output conditions can occur. The output
voltage may be held up while the input is either pulled
to ground, pulled to some intermediate voltage, or is left
open-circuit. Current fl ow back into the output will follow
the curve shown in Figure 5. The rise in reverse output
current above 7V occurs from the breakdown of the 7V
clamp on the ADJ pin. With a resistor divider on the regulator output, this current will be reduced depending on the
size of the resistor divider.
When the IN pin of the LT3011 is forced below the OUT
pin or the OUT pin is pulled above the IN pin, input current will typically drop to less than 2μA. This can happen
if the input of the LT3011 is connected to a discharged
(low voltage) battery and the output is held up by either
a backup battery or a second regulator circuit. The state
of the SHDN pin will have no effect on the reverse output
current when the output is pulled above the input.
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
REVERSE OUTPUT CURRENT (μA)
20
0
07
Figure 5. Reverse Output Current
ADJ PIN CLAMP
(SEE ABOVE)
TJ = 25°C
= 0V
V
IN
CURRENT FLOWS
INTO OUTPUT PIN
= V
V
OUT
ADJ
24
358610
19
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3011 F05
3011f
13
LT3011
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
5V Buck Converter with Low Current Keep Alive Backup
6
V
5.5V*
TO 60V
IN
C3
4.7MF
100V
CERAMIC
BOOST
4
V
IN
LT1766
15
SHDN
14
SYNC
GND
BIAS
V
1, 8, 9, 16
SW
D2
D1N914
Buck Converter
C2
0.33MF
2
D1
10MQ060N
10
R1
15.4k
12
FB
C
11
C
1nF
R2
4.99k
C
L1
15MH
100MF 10V
SOLID
TANTALUM
†
V
OUT
5V
1A/250mA
C1
+
Effi ciency vs Load Current
100
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
80
70
60
= 5V
V
OUT
L = 68MH
VIN = 10V
VIN = 42V
OPERATING
CURRENT
HIGH
LOW
100k
V
(FUTURE 42V)
12V
OFF
10
8
5
SHDN
PWRGD
GND
LT3011
3, 11
1
OUTIN
2
ADJ
C
T
6
1000pF
*
FOR INPUT VOLTAGES BELOW 7.5V,
750k
SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY
†
INCREASE L1 TO 30MH FOR LOAD
CURRENTS ABOVE 0.6A AND TO
249k
60MH ABOVE 1A.
LT3011 PIN NUMBERS ARE FOR
THE DD PACKAGE.
3011 TA03
50
0.25
0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
3011 TA04
LT3011 Automotive Application
+
IN
ON
1MF
NO PROTECTION
DIODE NEEDED!
SHDN
LT3011
GND
OUTIN
ADJ
750k
249k
1MF
LOAD: CLOCK,
SECURITY SYSTEM
ETC
14
V
OFF
48V
ON
(72V TRANSIENT)
LT3011 Telecom Application
IN
1MF
SHDN
LT3011
GND
OUTIN
ADJ
750k
NO PROTECTION
DIODE NEEDED!
249k
1MF
LOAD:
SYSTEM MONITOR
ETC
3011 TA05
+
BACKUP
BATTERY
–
3011f
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
DD Package
10-Lead Plastic DFN (3mm × 3mm)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1699)
0.675 ±0.05
R = 0.115
TYP
LT3011
0.38
± 0.10
106
3.50 ±0.05
NOTE:
1. DRAWING TO BE MADE A JEDEC PACKAGE OUTLINE M0-229 VARIATION
OF (WEED-2). CHECK THE LTC WEBSITE DATA SHEET FOR CURRENT STATUS
OF VARIATION ASSIGNMENT
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
1.65 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
2.15 ±0.05
0.25 ± 0.05
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD PITCH AND DIMENSIONS
2.38 ±0.05
(2 SIDES)
0.50
BSC
PACKAGE
OUTLINE
12-Lead Plastic MSOP, Exposed Die Pad
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1666 Rev B)
2.845 p 0.102
(.112 p .004)
5.23
(.206)
MIN
0.42 p 0.038
(.0165 p .0015)
TYP
RECOMMENDED SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
0.254
(.010)
GAUGE PLANE
0.18
(.007)
1.651 p 0.102
(.065 p .004)
(.0256)
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “A”
0.65
BSC
o – 6o TYP
0
TOP MARK
(SEE NOTE 6)
MSE Package
0.889
p 0.127
(.035 p .005)
3.20 – 3.45
(.126 – .136)
0.53 p 0.152
(.021 p .006)
6
DETAIL “B”
7
(.118 p .004)
1.65 ± 0.10
(2 SIDES)
0.00 – 0.05
CORNER TAIL IS PART OF
THE LEADFRAME FEATURE.
NO MEASUREMENT PURPOSE
0.406 p 0.076
(.016 p .003)
REF
3.00 p 0.102
(NOTE 4)
0.86
(.034)
REF
2.38 ±0.10
(2 SIDES)
BOTTOM VIEW—EXPOSED PAD
0.12 REF
DETAIL “B”
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
3.00 ±0.10
p 0.102
2.845
(.112 p .004)
4.039 p 0.102
(.159 p .004)
(NOTE 3)
(4 SIDES)
0.75 ±0.05
PIN 1
0.200 REF
4. DIMENSIONS OF EXPOSED PAD ON BOTTOM OF PACKAGE DO NOT INCLUDE
MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH, IF PRESENT, SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.15mm ON ANY SIDE
5. EXPOSED PAD SHALL BE SOLDER PLATED
6. SHADED AREA IS ONLY A REFERENCE FOR PIN 1 LOCATION ON THE
TOP AND BOTTOM OF PACKAGE
BOTTOM VIEW OF
EXPOSED PAD OPTION
1
12
12 11 10 9 8 7
4.90 p 0.152
(.193 p .006)
123456
1.10
(.043)
MAX
0.35
REF
15
0.25 ± 0.05
0.50 BSC
(DD) DFN 1103
SEATING
PLANE
0.22 –0.38
(.009 – .015)
NOTE:
1. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETER/(INCH)
2. DRAWING NOT TO SCALE
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS.
MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.152mm (.006") PER SIDE
5. LEAD COPLANARITY (BOTTOM OF LEADS AFTER FORMING) SHALL BE 0.102mm (.004") MAX
TYP
0.650
(.0256)
BSC
0.1016 p 0.0508
(.004 p .002)
MSOP (MSE12) 0608 REV B
Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
3011f
15
LT3011
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Constant Brightness for Indicator LED over Wide Input Voltage Range
–48V CAN VARY
FROM –4V TO –80V
RETURN
OFF
–48V
ON
I
= 1.24V/R
LED
1MF
SET
IN
SHDN
LT 3 0 1 1
GND
OUT
ADJ
1MF
R
SET
3011 TA06
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